The coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdown across the UK has led to a sharp rise in employees working from home, unable to work or placed on furlough leave.

We've already covered what furlough means in a previous article, but have received several queries from readers about what they can and can’t do while on furlough leave, redundancy and pensions.

Here is the latest information on furlough from the UK Government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidelines. The newly created Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme offers grants from HMRC to all UK employers who need help to pay the wages of staff who would otherwise be made redundant, funding 80 per cent of their salary, up to the value of £2,500 per month.

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Ben Shephard shares sad family news amid coronavirus spread 'Doesn't get any less painful'

On Good Morning Britain today, presenter Ben Shephard, 45, discussed Kate Garraway’s update about her husband Derek, who is still in “critical condition” as he battles the coronavirus. He went on to say that he also has family members who have fallen ill during the pandemic.After reading out Kate's most recent statement about her spouse, he shared his support and revealed his own family news.“We are sending all our love and thoughts to Kate, Darcey and Billy and of course Derek.

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Boy Meets World’s Trina McGee reveals it was Will Friedle who made ‘racist comments’ – but he apologized 22 years ago

BOY Meet's World's Trina McGee has revealed that it was Will Friedle who made "racist comments" towards her on the show. The 50-year-old actress reassured fans that he apologized to her for the remarks 22 years ago, and also wrote her a three-page letter this week after her tweets about the experience went viral.

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UK lockdown rules: What you can and can't do explained in new police guidance

The UK is now in its fourth week of lockdown and with an extension having been announced, the country will remain as it is for another three weeks.

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Lindsey Russell: Blue Peter star in admission about show 'That could have got me fired!'

Blue Peter presenter Lindsey Russell, has revealed what "could have" got herself fired while reflecting on her time working from home during the coronavirus lockdown.The TV host says she is missing the Blue Peter crew while at home with her parents and brothers in Oxfordshire.Lindsey, who is currently at home with her family while the nationwide lockdown continues, has admitted how she isn't used to "all this downtime".Speaking to the Radio Times, Lindsey spoke about Blue Peter and how you have to give something a go: "There’s a very Blue Peter do-it-yourself attitude about how the show is now being made, which is the essence of the programme; giving something a go, getting involved and believing you can do it."Lindsey then went on to admit

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TCS says will honour all new job offers, including to 40,000 new graduates

Shares of Tata Consultancy Services Ltd rose as much as 7.9% on Friday as investors shrugged off the software service firm's warning on coronavirus risks to focus on sales wins and its promise to push ahead with hiring this year.

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Metrolink driver fumes about lockdown rule-breakers: 'One passenger had just bought a telly, another had gone into town for a garden fork'

A Metrolink driver has blasted 'hundreds of passengers a day' who are boarding trams for unnecessary travel - often without buying tickets.

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Jockey Tom Marquand fined £1000 after victory hug breaks social distancing rules

Racing jockey Tom Marquand has been fined £1000 after celebrating his Queen Elizabeth Stakes win by hugging a stablehand.

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Demi Lovato engagement rumors NOT true despite reports she 'may get a proposal soon' from Max Ehrich

There were reports that her boyfriend of one month, Max Ehrich, is planning to propose to her.But Sorry Not Sorry, Demi Lovato is not ready to walk down the aisle just yet.Though the 27-year-old pop star's fans were excited about potential wedding bells, that doesn't seem to be happening anytime soon as a source told E! News on Thursday: 'The engagement rumors are not true.'It's still early in the relationship and Demi and Max are enjoying just getting to know each other.' 'It's still early in their relationship': A source for E! News on Thursday said that Demi Lovato's engagement rumors with Max Ehrich were not trueRegardless the couple, who have only been dating since March, seem to be enjoying their relationship together.

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Car finance, payday loan and rent-to-own customers to get payment holidays too

Millions of drivers could see their finance payments suspended for three months under new rules just announced by city watchdog the FCA.

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Martin Lewis issues important updates on car finance and furlough payments for commission-based workers

Martin Lewis appeared in an edition of his Money Saving Show live from his London home on Thursday night with his wife Lara Lewington acting as producer and floor manager during the 30-minute special.

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Govt lifts curbs on exports of formulations made from Paracetamol

New Delhi: The government on Friday removed restrictions on exports of formulations made from Paracetamol amid outbreak of Covid-19.

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'Worrying increase' in illegal dumping during Covid-19 pandemic

Local authorities across the country are reporting a "worrying increase" in illegal dumping since the outbreak of Covid-19.

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Claim for your employees' wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Guidance Find out if you’re eligible and how much you can claim to cover wages for employees on temporary leave ('furlough') due to coronavirus (COVID-19). The online service you’ll use to claim is not available yet.

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US job losses mount as Donald Trump presses plan to reopen business

WASHINGTON: The ranks of America's unemployed swelled toward Great Depression-era levels Thursday, and President Donald Trump reacted to the pressure on the economy by outlining a phased approach to reopening parts of the country where the coronavirus is being brought under control.

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RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das to address media shortly

NEW DELHI : After the Narendra Modi government extended the coronavirus lockdown till May 3, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das will make some important announcements at 10 am today. He is likely to announce some fresh measures to cushion the economy during lockdown 2.0.

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Grocery store employees in Volusia County will be able to get a COVID-19 test

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Grocery Store employees in Volusia County will be able to get a coronavirus test, according to Rep. David Santiago’s office.

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Kesha and Adam Lambert line up for GLAAD charity livestream

Kesha, Adam Lambert, Sharon Stone, and Matt Bomer are among the stars throwing their support behind an upcoming digital GLAAD fundraising event.

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Store employee letter shared on social media asks customers to stay home

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Chris Hemsworth subtly disses Liam Hemsworth's ex wife Miley Cyrus: We got him out of Malibu

A few months ago, Liam Hemsworth's sister-in-law Elsa Pataky took a dig at Miley Cyrus. Now, Liam's brother Chris Hemsworth dissed the Wrecking Ball singer. It is no secret that the Hemsworth family is tightly-knit. The Hemsworth brothers were spotted together on several occasions post the split to hint that Liam was leaning on Chris and Elsa. The Aussie actor, who has been promoting his upcoming Netflix film Extraction, has now opened up about Liam's journey after he parted ways with Miley.

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Apple, Google weigh location tracking rules as EU seeks privacy-based virus apps

Doctors want to be able to identify recent encounters of people diagnosed with the virus to quarantine those potentially infected contacts

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David Beckham and Peter Andre join calls for Captain Tom Moore to get a knighthood after raising £14.5m for the NHS

DAVID Beckham and Peter Andre are backing Captain Tom Moore to receive a knighthood after raising more than £14.5 million for the NHS. The 99-year-old war hero and legend insisted he is 'no superstar' after completing 100 laps of his garden and raising the colossal sum for the national health service to help fight COVID-19.

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COVID-19: IMF approves nearly $1.4 billion to Pakistan to meet BoP crisi

The IMF's decision comes at the request of Pakistan, which faces an urgent balance of payment crisis

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Mayor, JBS Food confirm COVID-19 cases at another Alberta meat-packing plant

The City of Brooks, east of Calgary, is dealing with the novel coronavirus at its nearby meat-processing plant.

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Options on where you can get a non-medical face mask in Edmonton

During the coronavirus pandemic, finding face masks is very hard, if not impossible at a local pharmacy or a store. Ordering masks online could be an option, but it can be weeks or months before they’re delivered.

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Myth-busting various tales surrounding the coronavirus

Can blasting hot air up your nostrils, gargling vinegar, or drinking herbal tea cure COVID-19? Jeff Semple asked the experts to help separate fact from fiction.

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Where to get non-medical face masks in Edmonton

When you are in a pharmacy or store, finding face masks is almost impossible — but there are some options when it comes to finding home-made masks or making them yourself. Sarah Komadina has more.

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Disney Plus edits out Toy Story 2 casting couch joke following #MeToo movement

Disney Plus has edited a casting couch reference from the film Toy Story 2.The line from the animated film came from the character Stinky Pete, played by Kelsey Grammer, as he told a pair of nearby two Barbie dolls, 'You know, I’m sure I could get you a part in Toy Story 3.'Disney Plus has previously used CGI to edit the film Splash, extending Daryl Hannah's locks to cover her derrière.

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Dr. Oz Slammed On Social Media For Suggesting Schools Reopen Because There’s ‘Only’ A 2% Mortality Rate

Dr. Oz has been hit with a social media tsunami of backlash over some comments he made during an interview on Wednesday night with Fox News’ Sean Hannity.

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‘This will happen again’: Advocates call for national rules for long-term care amid COVID-19 crisis

Families agonize over putting a parent into long-term care and it’s a decision that can be overwhelmed with stress.

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JBS Canada confirms multiple cases of COVID-19 at meat packing plant in Brooks

Another meat packing plant in Alberta is confirming multiple cases of COVID-19 at its facility. Tomasia DaSilva has more.

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Coronavirus could mean we get robots delivering parcels to our homes sooner

Tech companies are stepping up their efforts to develop robots to deliver packages in response to the global lockdown caused by the coronavirus crisis.

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Ben Affleck & Ana de Armas Get Tangled Up While Walking Their Dogs in Masks Amid Pandemic

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Watch This Coronavirus Patient Meet Her Son 12 Days After Giving Birth

There's nothing quite like a mother's bond. While the Coronavirus pandemic has brought its fair share of tragedy, hospitals across the country are also seeing stories of hope, survival and inspiration.

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The All of Government COVID-19 National Response will provide an update at 1.00 pm today.

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Could Saskatchewan residents see meat shortages due to COVID-19?

With some Canadian meat processing plants dealing with COVID-19 outbreaks, the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association says in time, the province could see an impact on prices and the variety of meat on grocery store shelves.

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Grace VanderWaal Brings a 'Super Peaceful Mood' to Her Billboard Live At-Home Concert

Grace VanderWaal hosted her Billboard Live At-Home concert on Thursday afternoon (April 16), raising money for My Friend's Place, which assists and inspires homeless youth to build self-sufficient lives.Ukulele in hand, plants in the background and her dog Frankie snoozing on the bed, the 16-year-old set up an atmosphere to bring viewers zen amid an anxiety-inducing coronavirus crisis. "I've been in a super peaceful mood today, really mellow," she explained.

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Coronavirus: Rash similar to hives and frost bite may be another telltale sign

Scientists say a red skin rash could be a new telltale sign of coronavirus - even if the patient doesn't have other typical symptoms.

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Coronavirus: NDG community groups help isolated seniors get groceries

Some Notre-Dame-de-Grâce organizations that were forced to shut down due to COVID-19 are using their resources to help isolated seniors get food. As Global’s Phil Carpenter explains, one slice of the NDG population is particularly vulnerable.

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COVID-19 Roundup: How to get help paying car insurance, Northumberland Hills Hospital asks for hand made equipment

Many auto insurance companies are willing to work with clients to defer or reduce certain payments on insurance. Northumberland Hills Hospital is asking for hand made donations. And an art class in Stirling goes virtual.

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'This Is Us' Star Melanie Liburd Just Made the Healthiest Cocktail Ever and I'm Shook

Some background info about this lovely treat, it's actually a drink that Melanie drinks every day but she decided to try and turn it into an alcoholic bev just for us! Some of the typical ingredients you'd need for this bb: ginger, limes, oranges, cayenne pepper, turmeric, echinacea, and warm water. But the star of the show was the shot of rum she splashed in there. Because, in her own wise words, "It's cocktail-o'clock." Couldn't have said it better myself.

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Johnny Depp Thanks Fans for 'Unwavering Support' as He Joins Instagram

Johnny Depp joined Instagram on Thursday — and took the opportunity to share a heartfelt message to his fans.

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UK after lockdown could see rules such as enforced showers and cats kept indoors

Post-lockdown Britain could be a very different place with people made to walk only on the right, enforced showering and cats banned from ever going outdoors.

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5 Seconds Of Summer Get Trippy In ‘Wildflower’ Music Video

The latest 5 Seconds of Summer music video is exactly what you would expect for a song called “Wildflower”.

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5 Seconds Of Summer Get Trippy In ‘Wallflower’ Music Video

The latest 5 Seconds of Summer music video is exactly what you would expect for a song called “Wallflower”.

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Tips to avoid social media scams while self-isolating due to COVID-19

Shawna-Kay Thomas with the Better Business Bureau joins Global News to offer tips on how to avoid giving scammers your personal information through social media.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Freeland says decisions about Canada’s border will be made by Canada ‘full stop’

Speaking to reporter in Ottawa on Thursday, Deputy Prime Minister of Canada Chrystia Freeland issued a blunt statement about the possible future easing of travel restrictions along the U.S.

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