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Job Support Scheme: Concern Mounts At Covid Shutdown 'Ripple Effect'

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The Labour Party and business groups have voiced concern at the "ripple effect" of Covid shutdowns that are expected to be announced on Monday. On Friday, the chancellor said staff at UK companies told to close would get 67% of their wages from the government under the expanded Job Support Scheme. But no specific help was announced for workers who may be indirectly affected - for example, those in supply chains. The Treasury denied firms that are not fully closed would not receive help. Labour claims close to one million workers will be at risk, including 500,000 people in the wedding industry, 369,000 in the sports industry, and 142,000 event caterers. Shadow business secretary Ed Miliband said: "There are massive holes in the new safety net." A spokesperson for the Treasury said: "We do not recognise these figures," adding that Labour had "incorrectly" listed some sectors as not benefitting from the scheme. The spoke

What A Man, Congratulations To Xavi For Been The "First" Manager To Achieve A Stunning Record

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Barcelona legend and now the coach of Qatar club Al-Sadd Xavi Hernandez has written his name yet again in the history books yet again. The Spaniard made his 17 years of faultless service to his boyhood club Barcelona. The 40 year old won every honour available to him during his time at the nou camp,he was also instrumental from nearly men to serial winners on international stage. A spell in Qatar with Al sadd rounded out his playing career,leading to his current position as the manager of the club. Xavi Hernandez led his club Al sadd to win ooredo cup against Al-Alrabi on Saturday 10th October,2020.In doing so Xavi became the first Spanish manager to guide a team from Qatar to win three trophies in just two years. Source : jsportnewaddess.blogspot.com