COVID-19 lockdown: Economic bounceback will depend on how we support businesses

Responding to the announcement that the lockdown is extended for a minimum of three weeks, CEO of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, Neil Carberry, said:

“It’s no surprise the government has extended the lockdown as we have not yet passed the peak. This decision is necessary to protect lives. The economy will bounce back, but making sure this happens quickly depends on how we protect businesses in this extended period. Making sure businesses can access financial support quickly and easily is essential. Expanding government support for statutory sick pay would also help ensure businesses are in a good place to support prosperity and aid recovery when we reopen the economy.”

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