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LAYING OFF – A SCAFFOLDING DISASTER A recent survey has revealed one third of UK firms could lay off 75-100% of staff because of economic concerns over the coronavirus crisis. This follows on from our own survey, showing 72% of scaffolding employees had been furloughed with the remainder laid off. So why, in the light of the government scheme, have so many chosen to take a different route as the virus reaches its peak? Grahame Anderson has more
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GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION
❖ The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has stated that the government is happy to pay 80% of the wages of furloughed staff, up to £2,500 each month, while the crisis continues. This relatively generous offer was warmly welcomed by many, though it seems there has been a problem getting that cash to those on the ground quickly. And of course, we should also remember some construction sites have so far remained open for business despite social distancing fears.
