Stock Groups

One in 20 UK workers furloughed ahead of scheme’s closure: ONS By Reuters

by Mike Robinson

[ad_1]

© Reuters. As he strolls along a Blackpool shopping strip, a man is carrying a Union Jack-themed shopping bag. This was March 9, 2021. REUTERS/Phil Noble

LONDON (Reuters) – The proportion of workers still on Britain’s furlough programme, which closes on Thursday, fell to 5% during the two weeks to Sept. 19, down from 6% in the previous two weeks, an official survey of businesses showed.

The Office for National Statistics data also revealed that spending on credit cards increased to 95% last week from 93% the week before.

Disclaimer: Fusion Media would like to remind you that the data contained in this website is not necessarily real-time nor accurate. CFDs include futures, stocks, indexes and Forex. Prices are provided not by the exchanges. They are provided by market makers. Therefore, prices can be inaccurate and differ from actual market prices. These prices should not be used for trading. Fusion Media is not responsible for trading losses that may be incurred as a consequence of the use of this data.

Fusion Media or anyone involved with Fusion Media will not accept any liability for loss or damage as a result of reliance on the information including data, quotes, charts and buy/sell signals contained within this website. Trading the financial markets is one of most risky investment options. Please make sure you are fully aware about the costs and risks involved.



[ad_2]