As the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread across the UK, fashion mogul Victoria Beckham, 46, has put 30 members of her staff on the Government’s furlough scheme.Staff members at her fashion label have been told they will be paid 80 per cent of their salaries by the Government.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak introduced the scheme to help businesses during the pandemic.Businesses can claim 80 per cent of their employees' wages from the Government, up to a maximum of £2,500 per person, per month before tax.The company can top up this pay if it chooses to.A representative for Victoria told Express.co.uk: “We are working hard to ensure our much-valued VB team are protected during this unsettled time by keeping our business healthy.James Martin:.

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Texas attorney general to probe GoFundMe for removing Canada’s trucker convoy fundraiser

Texas plans to launch an investigation into GoFundMe’s decision to take down a fundraiser for Canada’s trucker convoy that has been protesting COVID-19 measures and vaccine mandates in the nation’s capital for the past 13 days.A statement on Wednesday said that Attorney General Ken Paxton would probe potential violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act after the crowd-funding platform’s integrity had come into question for removing the online campaign. ‘Incredibly scary’: How Canada’s trucker convoy protest is galvanizing the American right “GoFundMe’s response to an anti-mandate, pro-liberty movement should ring alarm bells to anyone using the donation platform and, more broadly, any American wanting to protect their constitutional rights,” Paxton said.“Many Texans donated to this worthy cause.

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Trucker protests: Trudeau blasts Conservative support for blockades at border crossings

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday during question period blasted the Conservatives for their support of the trucker protests in Ottawa and at Canada-U.S. border crossings in Coutts, Alta.

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B.C. marine company records massive rogue wave off coast

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‘Snowball effect’: Canada’s trucker convoy sparks anti-mandate protests globally

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Misinformation fuels copycats as Ottawa convoy gains international support

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Most extreme rogue wave ever was recorded off B.C. coast

rogue wave ever recorded has been measured off the coast of Vancouver Island, near Ucluelet, B.C.The wave, measuring 17.6 metres – which is as high as a four-storey building – was recorded in November 2020 by Victoria, B.C.-based MarineLabs Data Systems.It is the subject of a scientific report by Dr. Johannes Gemmrich and Leah Cicon, from the University of Victoria, and published last week in the journal, Scientific Reports.Rogue waves are waves with more than double the height of the waves currently happening around them. According to MarineLabs, they can also be known as “freak” or “killer waves” as they can occur unexpectedly, and, because they are so huge, can be very dangerous.

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How a 93-year-old B.C. senior lost $8,900 after falling victim to ‘grandson scam’

Consumer Matters.The fraudster instructed Rice to withdraw $8,900 in cash and to tell bank staff the funds were needed for renovations.Rice said a staff member at the CIBC where she has been banking since the 1970’s suggested a bank draft, but Rice said the con artist had convinced her cash was the only option.She had a $1,000 limit at the ATM but bank staff eventually raised her limit so she could withdraw the funds, Rice explained.“I really didn’t know how to withdraw from the ATM machine and she did it for me,” said Rice. WestJet Vacations customer endures long battle getting refund after COVID cancellation The fraudster eventually arrived at Rice’s door where he took off with thousands of dollars of Rice’s money.“I feel so bad being taken by these people,” she said.Rice’s daughter, Jo, says the bank should have asked her mom more questions.

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Protesters continue to block major border crossings in Ontario & Alberta

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35% spike in COVID-19 cases reported in Sri Lanka; 15% increase in COVID deaths

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Simon Cowell and Dragon’s Den star Duncan Bannatyne call for Victoria Beckham and Richard Branson to use own fortunes to prop up failing businesses

The likes of Simon Cowell and Dragon’s Den’s Duncan Bannatyne have called for stars to use their own money to prop up struggling businesses, as Victoria Beckham and Richard Branson ask for government help during the Covid-19 crisis.

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Simon Cowell asks stars like Victoria Beckham to stop using taxpayers' cash to pay staff

Simon Cowell has called for celebs like Victoria Beckham and Richard Branson to pay their staff's wages during the lockdown – rather than looking to government aid.

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Ricky Gervais caught liking 'f**king Beckham' post after furlough criticism

TV legend Ricky Gervais couldn't resist 'hitting' the like button of a condemning tweet about the Beckhams.

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Victoria Beckham ‘upset by unfair backlash’ as she furloughs staff amid pandemic

Victoria Beckham has hit out at her critics over furloughing her staff, amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Victoria Beckham hits back at 'unfair' coronavirus furlough backlash from fans

Victoria Beckham is believed to be unhappy that she has been slammed for putting several of her staff on furlough.

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Victoria Beckham sues Australian skincare company for using her initials ‘VB’

Victoria Beckham has reportedly taken Australian skincare company VB Skinlab to court over its use of the letters ‘VB’ in their name.

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Rishi Runak confirms 140,000 firms have applied for furlough scheme

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Piers Morgan trolls Victoria Beckham for furloughing fashion brand staff; Calls her prima donna millionaire

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How Victoria Beckham’s £1.5m fashion brand went from dressing Meghan Markle to ‘furloughing 25 staff members’

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Furlough scheme opens today - who qualifies and how shops and businesses can register

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Melanie C confirms Spice Girl reunion discussed 'weekly' as band plan new tour

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Piers Morgan: ‘This makes me puke!’ GMB host blasts Victoria Beckham’s furlough decision

Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan, 55, has slammed Victoria Beckham, 46, after it was revealed a “proportion of staff” at her fashion business have been put on the Government’s furlough scheme.A representative for Victoria confirmed to Express.co.uk that the business had made the decision to protect their staff.They said: “We are working hard to ensure our much-valued VB team are protected during this unsettled time by keeping our business healthy.“Having carefully assessed all our options, we have made the decision to furlough a proportion of staff on an enhanced package.”Piers took to Twitter to slam the decision in view of his seven million followers.Victoria Beckham at centre of backlash as she furloughs workersThe presenter shared

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Piers Morgan vented his rage at Victoria Beckham after she was reportedly forced to furlough staff members at her VB fashion label.

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GMB Piers Morgan slams Victoria Beckham as millionaire 'furloughs 30 fashion staff'

Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan has taken to social media to share his fury at Victoria Beckham after reports she has decided to furlough 30 of her fashion staff amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Elton John salutes health workers with performance of I’m Still Standing

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Sir Elton John joined the chorus of A-list stars saluting health workers around the world during the coronavirus outbreak.

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Victoria Beckham: David Beckham's wife shares emotional admission 'Miss you so much'

Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham, 46, who is married to David Beckham, 44, shared an emotional tribute to thank her husband and children for helping her celebrate her "stranger" birthday in style during the coronavirus lockdown.

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Victoria Beckham won’t let lockdown ruin her mood for 46th birthday bash with family

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As Victoria Beckham turns 46, we reveal her ageless beauty formula

Victoria Beckham celebrated her 46 birthday yesterday in lockdown. As the fashion and beauty mogul danced playfully on her Instagram stories, if you didn't already know the former Spice Girl was in her mid-40's, you'd assume from her looks, and her Joie de Vivre attitude, that this is a woman in her early 30's.

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Furlough scheme extended by Chancellor Rishi Sunak as coronavirus wage guarantee extended until end of June

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James Martin: Saturday Morning host talks 'complex' problem after guest's subtle dig

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Victoria Beckham has low-key birthday celebration amid lockdown

Victoria Beckham marked her 46th birthday with a low-key celebration amid the coronavirus lockdown.

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Victoria Beckham is celebrating her 46th birthday while in lockdown with her family – very different from the lavish LA dinner husband David Beckham threw for her last year. There's no glamorous outfits the designer instead she sported a green tracksuit from her Reebok collaboration to head out on a bike ride while self-isolating in their Cotswolds home.

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Coronavirus: Furloughed workers scheme extended by one month after business raises redundancy fears

Furloughed workers at risk of redundancy received a boost as the Government's Job Retention Scheme was extended.

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UK coronavirus furlough scheme extended until end of June, government announces

The UK government's furlough scheme has been extended by another month until the end of June, the Chancellor has announced.

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Harper Beckham turns the entire family into the Spice Girls to mark mum Victoria’s birthday

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New furlough end date as Chancellor finally agrees to extend Jobs Retentions Scheme

The Government has agreed to extend its coronavirus Jobs Retentions Scheme to help protect millions of workers from redundancy after lockdown measures are relaxed.

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David Beckham wishes Victoria happy birthday with classic Spice Girls throwback after causing confusion over whereabouts during lockdown

David Beckham has wished his wife Victoria happy birthday by treating us all to a classic Spice Girls throwback.

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Victoria Beckham to have virtual birthday celebration on social media

Victoria Beckham is set to have a virtual celebration of her 46th birthday on social media by handing over the reigns to her account to a DJ.

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Thousands more employees now eligible for furlough as cut-off date extended

More than 200,000 more employees will now be eligible to receive support through the Government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme after the eligibility date was extended to March 19.

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Victoria Beckham mocked for creating jumper that looks like West Ham shirt

Victoria Beckham has scored a fashion own goal after she was ribbed for wearing a £590 jumper from her new collection that looks exactly like West Ham’s kit.

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