[The Guardian] How UK government could support people as coronavirus spreads

How UK government could support people as coronavirus spreads

Pressure is mounting to offer financial aid for tenants and self-employed in particular

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Pressure is mounting on the government to provide emergency financial support for people, and renters in particular, after the chancellor promised to provide £350bn in assistance for businesses as the coronavirus outbreak spreads.

Rishi Sunak said he would take further steps, promising to do “whatever it takes” to shore up confidence in the British economy, and that he was holding talks with business and unions to develop new forms of employment support. Here are some key questions:

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