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Sunak says his second measure will make the job support scheme more generous.
The employer contribution will be cut from 33% to 5%, he says.
Job Support Scheme Closed will help businesses pay their employees’ wages if they are legally required to close due to coronavirus restrictions
– Government pays 67% of employees’ wages
– Employers pay nothing towards wages pic.twitter.com/x7CvgsaODp
Sunak says he is announcing three measures.
First, there will be grants available for businesses in tier 2 areas.
