Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed that the UK government will extend its furlough scheme until the end of March next year.
Almost 10 million people have benefited from the scheme, which was due to end in October.
It'll cover up to 80% of wages for those unable to work over - and after - the new four-week lockdown in England.
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
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