WORKERS at a Covid-19 testing centre claim they are facing a pay cut to work on Christmas Day after the UK government confirmed sites will open on December 25. The standard hourly rate for Covid testing at the centre is around £11. READ MORE: Hampden Park in Glasgow to open as Covid vaccination hub - here are the timesBut on Christmas Day, they will walk away with around £110. “Our normal shift is 12 hours so effectively we are taking a wage cut for leaving our families on Christmas Day. “There’s also a huge concern about travel to and from work on Christmas Day, particularly for those who don’t drive or own a car.

Source: The Times December 18, 2021 07:15 UTC