The UK yesterday recorded zero Covid deaths for the first time in more than a year and scientists lined up to hail the vaccine miracle that has brought about this remarkable turnaround in our fortunes.
But that didn’t stop a hard core of experts persisting in calling for a delay to the planned unlocking of restrictions on June 21, with dire warnings of a third wave of infections fuelled by the Indian variant.
When will these Eeyores, paralysed by paranoia, see the light?
The UK yesterday recorded zero Covid deaths for the first time in more than a year and scientists lined up to hail the vaccine miracle that has brought about this remarkable turnaround in our fortunes
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Across the UK there are 700,000 job vacancies, including 188,000 in hospitality, where a million remained on furlough before the May 17 reopening.
Bosses say some staff would rather stay at home on 80 per cent of their full salary than get a new job.
But the industry said the scheme is needed to protect jobs because many businesses will operate below full capacity until restrictions are lifted.
Dermot King of Oakman Inns says some people do not want to return to work
Dermot King, chief executive of Oakman Inns, said: ‘There is definitely a case of people who would prefer not to come back from furlough to take up work. I think furlough has done its job.’
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove told MPs last week the costs and benefits of introducing them were finely balanced , as he suggested they may not be needed.