Covid UK news – Rishi Sunak hints at furlough extension as Chancellor plans stealth rise in income tax

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RISHI Sunak has hinted at an extension to England’s furlough scheme, promising “a Budget that provides support for people” as Covid lockdown rules are eased.

Ahead of Wednesday’s budget, the chancellor insisted he would continue to do whatever it takes to support people and businesses in the UK through the pandemic.

At the earliest restrictions in England are set to be fully lifted by 21 June.

Mr Sunak said he would provide help during that period but added that he wanted to “level with people” about the “shock to the economy”.

It comes comes as the government announced £5-billion to help high street businesses following the Covid-19 crisis.

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