These updates have been provided to us by the DWP
UK Government supports nearly 800,000 jobs across Scotland
New figures show the extent of UK Government coronavirus support for Scottish jobs and self-employed people.
£63 million for local authorities to assist those struggling to afford food and other essentials
New funding confirmed for local authorities to help those struggling financially as a result of coronavirus.
Additional money will sit alongside the £6.5 billion of extra support being provided through the welfare system to support the most vulnerable in society.
Parents returning to work after extended leave eligible for furlough
People on paternity and maternity leave who return to work in the coming months will be eligible for the government’s furlough scheme, HM Treasury announced today (9 June).
Published on Friday 12th June 2020