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New business body launched as CBI faces crunch vote
... It comes as the troubled Cbi faces a crunch vote on its future after it was mired in serious sexual allegations...
Vote on CBI's reforms nerve-wracking, says new boss
...By Michael RaceBusiness reporter, BBC NewsThe new boss of the Cbi has said it is a " nerve-wracking time" ahead of the result of a vote on reforms following allegations of sexual misconduct...
Scandal-hit CBI to cut jobs as it fights for survival
...By Jemma DempseyBBC NewsThe Cbi has revealed plans to cut jobs as it struggles with the fallout from allegations of rape and sexual assault against staff...
New CBI boss says she raised sexual harassment concerns
...By Michael Race & Simon JackBusiness reporter and Business editor, BBC NewsThe new Cbi boss raised concerns over sexual harassment when she was in a senior role at the group, she has said...
New CBI boss starts job as crisis continues
...By Dearbail Jordan & Michael RaceBBC NewsRain Newton-Smith is taking over as director general of the Cbi as the lobby group fights for survival amid allegations of sexual misconduct...
CBI apology is too little too late, says Baroness Morrissey
...By Dearbail JordanBusiness reporter, BBC NewsBaroness Morrissey has said an apology by the Cbi for failing to fire people who sexually harassed female colleagues is " too little, too late"...
CBI rape allegations 'shocking' says Labour shadow minister
...Allegations of rape and sexual assault at the Cbi are " absolutely shocking" a Labour shadow minister said as firms continue to cut ties with the lobby group...
Coronavirus: wage subsidy scheme extended into June
... Cbi Director-General Carolyn Fairbairn earlier warned that more layoffs would occur if the policy was not extended jobs The Confederation for British Industry (Cbi) welcomed the salary-grant extension after repeated warning, that many companies could begin to cut staff without...
Coronavirus: wage subsidy scheme extended into June
Chancellor Rishi Sunak , said companies will now be able to apply for a government wage subsidy for their furloughed workers in June
government pay scheme for workers, which is the downed tools, however, stay busy, have been extended.
More Than nine million workers are expected to be furloughed, or put on a state-paid annual leave, under the government of The Job retention System.
German Chancellor Rishi Sunak , said Friday the grant to pay would be available for another month, until The End of June.
Business groups and companies such as Swissport warned earlier, if the scheme has not been extended, more jobs would go.
The Chancellor be extended, the salary System, "if necessary".
"With the expansion of the coronavirus lockdown measures yesterday, it is The Right decision, to extend, to create the holiday scheme for a month until The End of June clarity," said Mr Sunak said.
"It is important for the people, the basis of life that The British economy is up and running again, if it is safe to do so, and I will continue the review of the scheme is, therefore, to our Recovery . "
How the System works.Under the Coronavirus Job Retention scheme which they are on leave, the government will cover 80% of the employees ' wages and salaries for March, April and may, when.
the employer to pay the employee and claim back The Money from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) at The End of April. You can apply to join the scheme from Monday.
figures from The British chambers of Commerce (BCC) found that almost a fifth of smaller companies and half of the companies will access The Help .
Cbi Director-General Carolyn Fairbairn earlier warned that more layoffs would occur if the policy was not extended'jobs'
The Confederation for British Industry (Cbi ) welcomed the salary-grant extension after repeated warning, that many companies could begin to cut staff without.
"not This expansion, the company is forced, the Problem of redundancy, the Fairbairn over The Next couple of days, compliance with the 45-day consultation requests, and can instead return to the priorities, protection of jobs and their companies," said Cbi boss lady Carolyn.
"It is absolutely clear that these vital support systems you need in place until it is safe for people to return to work, and we can begin to restart and revive our economy. "
Chief executive of The Airport Operators Association, Karen Dee said: "airports are a significant use of The Job retention System, which has helped to address some of The Challenges they are facing currently, so it is Good News that the Chancellor has decided to extend".
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Source of news: bbc.com
