Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivering emergency plan for jobs

The transcript discusses a plan to protect jobs and support businesses during a crisis. The speaker emphasizes the importance of collective effort and addresses media questions about job viability and the impact of new measures. The discussion highlights the limitations of predicting labor market changes and the need to focus support on viable jobs. The new scheme requires employees to work a minimum amount of time, unlike the furlough scheme, to ensure long-term job security.

What is the main goal of the plan introduced by the speaker?

• To increase taxes

• To protect jobs and support businesses

• To promote international trade

• To reduce government spending

What challenge does the speaker mention about predicting the labor market?

• High inflation rates

• Government regulations

• Lack of data

• Uncertainty in the current situation

How many people had their jobs protected through the furlough scheme?

• 9 million

• 5 million

• 11 million

• 7 million

What is a key feature of the new scheme compared to the furlough scheme?

• Employees must work a minimum amount of time

• Employees can work from home full-time

• Employers receive tax breaks

• Employees receive a bonus

What is the focus of the new scheme according to the speaker?

• Supporting all jobs equally

• Concentrating support on viable jobs

• Reducing employee benefits

• Increasing company profits