Recap of updates as Rishi Sunak sets out his coronavirus recovery plan

Chancellor Rishi Sunak aims to to set out emergency plans to keep people in work as the coronavirus crisis hits the economy this afternoon.
By Jonathan Pritchard
Published 8th Jul 2020, 12:32 BST
Updated 8th Jul 2020, 14:27 BST
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak departs 11 Downing Street to deliver a summer economic update at the Houses of Parliament.Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak departs 11 Downing Street to deliver a summer economic update at the Houses of Parliament.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak departs 11 Downing Street to deliver a summer economic update at the Houses of Parliament.

His plans, which include a £2 billion scheme of taxpayer-funded work placements for young people, are aimed at preventing an entire generation being “left behind”.

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