Failure to maintain Covid support measures will push firms into bankruptcy, says Labour
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Rishi Sunak has rejected business demands for an extension of the furlough scheme despite expectations that the government will delay the easing of Covid-19 restrictions currently set for 21 June.
Business leaders and Labour have said a failure to maintain emergency economic support measures in line with public health restrictions would push struggling businesses into bankruptcy and risk thousands of jobs.
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