Boris Johnson has announced help for people on lower incomes who face a loss of earnings if they are forced to self-isolate.
Those finding themselves in this situation will be able to apply for a one-off support payment of £500 to help them cope financially.The scheme - which is to be launched next month - has only been confirmed for UK residents living in England.However, UK government sources have confirmed that the Barnett Formula will provide Scotland with its share of the funding.It will then be up to Nicola Sturgeon's Government to decide whether implement the £500 policy for Scotland.
In a BBC interview this morning, Scottish Health Secretary Jeane Freeman backed the scheme in principle. The Scottish Government is set to receive its.
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