Coronavirus UK: Now 70 rebel Tory MPs oppose lockdown extension

A rebel group of Tory MPs determined to oppose any extension to Covid lockdown restrictions has swelled to 70, with dozens more considering joining. The backbench Tory MPs have formed The Covid Recovery Group to oppose a third national lockdown after the current one ends in December. The anti-lockdown alliance, which will have Mark Harper, … Read more

Rishi Sunak faces fury from workers made redundant just before he announced extension to furlough

Hundreds of workers who have recently lost their jobs are furious with Rishi Sunak after he said the furlough scheme will be extended until the end of March. In a major Government U-turn the Chancellor said the move is needed to quell the economic situation caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The job furlough scheme had been due to … Read more

Rishi Sunak faces fury from workers made redundant just before he announced extension to furlough

Hundreds of workers who have recently lost their jobs are directing fury at Rishi Sunak, after he announced today that the jobs furlough scheme would be extended until the end of March. In a major Government U-turn the Chancellor said that the move is needed due to quell the economic situation caused by the Covid-19 … Read more

Furlough extension costs £7BN: economic impact of lockdown emerges

The Government’s extension of the furlough scheme to cover worker wages during the new lockdown will cost £7 billion, MailOnline understands. As Boris Johnson last night pledged to extend payments at 80% to December, the impact on Britain’s already crippled economy emerged, with one expert claiming the new rules will cost £1.8billion each day. The Prime … Read more

Furlough extension costs £7BN: economic impact of lockdown emerges

The Government’s extension of the furlough scheme to cover worker wages during the new lockdown will cost £7 billion, MailOnline understands. As Boris Johnson last night pledged to extend payments at 80% to December, the impact on Britain’s already crippled economy emerged, with one expert claiming the new rules will cost £1.8billion each day. The Prime … Read more

TV builder, 74, is accused of downing tools half-way through £77,000 home extension

A former Builder of the Year who appeared on Channel 4’s Love It Or List It has been accused of downing tools midway through a £77,000 home extension job.  Terry Bodley, 74, was hired by Adam Lewis to carry out the extension at his home in Billesley, Birmingham. Mr Lewis, 46, lives in the three-bedroom … Read more

TV builder, 74, is accused of downing tools half-way through £77,000 home extension

A former Builder of the Year who appeared on Channel 4’s Love It Or List It has been accused of downing tools midway through a £77,000 home extension job.  Terry Bodley, 74, was hired by Adam Lewis to carry out the extension at his home in Billesley, Birmingham. Mr Lewis, 46, lives in the three-bedroom … Read more

DVLA announces a further extension to driving licences to 11 MONTHS

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has today announced it has – for the second time in lockdown – extended the validity of photocard driving licences. Having introduced a seven-month extension in June, it has increased the period to 11 months as it continues to buckle under demand for renewals during the coronavirus pandemic. It … Read more

Amigo Loans gets extension until December from its own lenders

Amigo Loans gets another extension until December from its own lenders on £250m finance deal The new deal will reduce the facility’s size from £300m to £250m  Amigo says the waiver extension will help it understand the impact of Covid-19  Amigo must clear thousands of complaints before watchdog’s October deadline By Angelique Ruzicka For Thisismoney.co.uk … Read more