CLC tells chancellor to extend furlough scheme as it reveals more than 80% of firms are using it

By Dave Rogers2020-05-12T05:00:00

Rishi Sunak addressing coronavirus press conference at Number 10

The Construction Leadership Council has said the government’s furlough scheme should be phased out rather than completely stopped when it is due to finish at the end of next month – after revealing more than eight out of 10 firms in the industry have used it.

Rishi Sunak is due to unveil details of the next phase of the initiative later today with the chancellor reportedly set to extend the scheme until September at a reduced rate of 60%. Staff are expected to be able to top up their salaries by coming back to work on a part-time basis.

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