U.K.’s Sunak: Furlough Program Will End, Job Support Begins in Nov.

The transcript discusses the end of the furlough scheme and the introduction of the new job support scheme to address current economic challenges. The scheme aims to support viable jobs by subsidizing wages for employees working reduced hours. It targets small and medium-sized businesses, with specific criteria for larger businesses. The government also extends support to self-employed individuals. These measures, along with other initiatives like the kickstart scheme, aim to protect jobs and stimulate economic recovery.

What was the primary reason for ending the furlough scheme?

• To increase unemployment rates

• To reduce government spending

• To create new opportunities and support viable jobs

• To save every business and job

What is the main goal of the new jobs support scheme?

• To increase taxes on large corporations

• To eliminate all small businesses

• To provide full-time employment to everyone

• To support wages of people in work with reduced hours

Which businesses are eligible for the new jobs support scheme?

• All businesses regardless of their financial status

• Small and medium-sized businesses, and large businesses with reduced turnover

• Only businesses that used the furlough scheme

• Only large businesses

How does the government plan to support the self-employed during the crisis?

• By providing loans with high interest rates

• By extending the existing self-employed grant

• By offering free training programs

• By reducing taxes for large corporations

What additional initiative is mentioned to support young people?

• The furlough scheme

• The jobs retention bonus

• The kickstart scheme

• The self-employed grant