Covid jobs bloodbath as people employed falls by 730,000 since lockdown

Covid jobs bloodbath as number of people employed falls by 730,000 since lockdown with benefits claims hitting 2.7million – despite furlough scheme propping up millions of roles Some 730,000 fewer people were employed last month compared to March ONS found the number on payroll fell another 114,000 between June and July Numbers claiming benefits increased … Read more

Number of people employed has plunged by 650,000 since coronvirus chaos erupted

Number of people employed has plunged by 650,000 since coronvirus chaos erupted after tumbling another 74,000 last month with 2.6million on benefits – amid warnings that a THIRD of firms plan to lay off staff soon By James Tapsfield, Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 07:17 BST, 16 July 2020 | Updated: 07:37 BST, 16 July … Read more