NHS staff and key workers risking their lives in the coronavirus battle may face a two-year pay freeze as recession hits Britain.
A Treasury paper says axing public sector wage rises could save £6.5billion. But Police Federation boss John Apter warned Chancellor Rishi Sunak it would be a “deep betrayal” of the Covid-19 heroes.
After weeks of being praised for their bravery and sacrifice in the coronavirus fight, NHS staff now find their reward could be a devastating assault on their pay.
Treasury documents reveal the Government is considering a public sector wage freeze for two years as Britain dives into the worst recession for 300 years due to the pandemic.