Leaders of the UK town predicted to suffer the biggest economic hit from the coronavirus pandemic have issued an urgent plea for help from the Government. More than 50 per cent of jobs in Crawley are at risk of being lost or furloughed, according to a recent report. There are fears the West Sussex town, close to Gatwick Airport, could experience an 'employment catastrophe' as the economy 'most affected' by the Covid-19 lockdown. Peter Lamb, leader of Crawley Borough Council, said the town generates £124 million in business rates each year for the Government. He added: 'We've been helping the public purse for decades - it's now time for the Government to repay that help.'

Source: Daily Mail May 01, 2020 16:29 UTC