Rishi Sunak will extend the furlough scheme until the end of September and pledge to do "whatever it takes" to help people and businesses through the coronavirus crisis when he unveils his Budget. The Chancellor is due to begin his speech shortly after 12.30pm once PMQs wrap up. Watch the video above for a live stream of both. There are fears Covid-19 lockdown restrictions could go beyond June given the furlough extension, which builds on a £280 billion package of support already given by the Treasury. These are some of the biggest changes you need to look out for that will affect your life.

Source: Daily Mirror March 03, 2021 08:15 UTC