round of furloughs and extended pay cuts, BuzzFeed CEO Jonah Peretti said that the company’s goal was to keep losses under $20 million, meaning that a number of cost-saving measures would need to be implemented.Also Read: Newsroom Layoffs Grew by 170%, Reaching Record Mid-Year High, Study Finds“The global economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic has inflicted increasing negative impact on our business.
Bonus for employers who get furloughed staff back to work announced by Chancellor
08.07.2020 - 17:01 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The Chancellor has announced a new bonus scheme to encourage employers to get furloughed staff back to work.Announcing a mini budget in the House of Commons this afternoon, Rishi Sunak said employers would be paid £1,000 for each employee they bring back in.The jobs retention bonus, as it has been named, will be paid as long as the employee i kept in work until January, and is paid at least £520 per month, on average.The scheme could cost the government up to £9bn if all furloughed workers
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Don Cheadle Explains Why Returning to Normal Would Be a "Step Back"
Don Cheadle said that after weeks of anti-racism and anti-police brutality protests amid the COVID-19 pandemic, America can't afford to return its pre-coronavirus state. "I think a return to what is normal is actually a step back," the Black Monday star shared on Monday's Conan.
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21.07.2020 / 10:49
Almost 900,000 public sector workers who dealt with coronavirus to get up to 3.1% pay rise - here's who will benefit
coronavirus pandemic are to be given an above-inflation pay rise, the Chancellor has announced.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
14.07.2020 / 19:53
Firms rewarded for bringing furloughed workers back should do more for those at risk of redundancy, says Andy Burnham
will pay employers £1,000 for each worker that is kept on until at least January next year as part of a £9bn job retention bonus scheme.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
13.07.2020 / 12:57
Prices at Wetherspoons are about to get even cheaper
Bargain pub chain Wetherspoons has announced it will be reducing the price of its food and drink following the government's VAT cut announcement.Chancellor Rishi Sunak confirmed last week that VAT would be reduced from 20% to 5% for hospitality and tourism, applicable to food and non-alcoholic drinks.Spoons will now be passing that saving on to its customers with lower prices on some of its food and drink.Although the VAT cut doesn't apply to alcohol served in pubs and restaurants, some of
foxnews.com
11.07.2020 / 02:45
Ryan Reynolds makes a joke about Prince Harry, Meghan Markle’s royal ‘step back’ on ‘Don’t’ game show
Ryan Reynolds has come into his own as a funnyman since debuting as the mysterious voice behind the Adam Scott-hosted game show, “Don’t.” The “Deadpool” star and show executive producer took things a step further on Thursday’s episode of the wacky reality game show when Scott, 47, asked one question about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry during the “Don’t Get Tired” segment that was a little outdated, to say the least.
usmagazine.com
10.07.2020 / 21:45
Ryan Reynolds Jokes About Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Royal Step Back on ‘Don’t’
Ryan Reynolds poked fun at a question on his game show, Don’t, that referenced Meghan Markle‘s former royal title.Host Adam Scott asked an outdated question during the segment Don’t Get Tired, which was featured on the Thursday, July 9, episode of the show.“Meghan Markle went from Suits to crowns after she married into the royal family. Before she resigned, what was her official title?” the Parks and Recreation alum, 47, said.
dailyrecord.co.uk
09.07.2020 / 18:43
Boost for housing market in Scotland as Kate Forbes announces tax break to help get economy moving
housing market was given a shot in the arm today as Kate Forbes announced a tax break in a bid to get the economy moving. Holyrood's finance secretary announced a package of measures in response to the mini-Budget announcement by UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak on Wednesday.
dailyrecord.co.uk
09.07.2020 / 13:19
How the half-price meal deal for Scots will work
restaurant and pub bills slashed in half when eating out. In a bid to kickstart the struggling hospitality industry, the government announced the new discount scheme to coax families out of lockdown.
dailyrecord.co.uk
09.07.2020 / 12:13
Employers to receive £1,000 bonus for every furloughed employee returning to work
UK Governmen t has announced that employers who bring back furloughed staff and keep them on until the end of January 2021 will be given a £1,000 bonus. Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the Jobs Retention Bonus could cost up to £9 billion if all furloughed workers are retained.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
08.07.2020 / 15:55
Diners to get 50% restaurant discounts and hospitality VAT slashed to 5% under Rishi Sunak's bounce back plans
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has today announced a new discount scheme to encourage people to revisit restaurants, cafes and pubs.The 'Eat Out to Help Out' scheme, a UK first, will see participating businesses offering a 50% discount to customers on dine-in meals.The discount can be used unlimited times throughout August, and businesses will then be able to claim the money back from the government.In today's 'mini budget' he also announced a reduction in VAT from 20% to 5% for food, accommodation and