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Investors face worst payouts for generation: £40bn dividend black hole

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Investors face worst payouts for generation: Coronavirus crisis sparks £40bn dividend black hole By Francesca Washtell For The Daily Mail Published: 22:37 BST, 4 August 2020 | Updated: 23:19 BST, 4 August 2020 Investors face a £40billion dividend black hole this year in the worst hit to payouts ‘in generations’ because of the coronavirus crisis. … Read more

Half of UK firms plan to furlough most of their staff, at a potential cost of £40bn of the Treasury

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Half of UK businesses have furloughed nearly ALL their staff after take-up of government scheme was three times more than expected and could cost £40bn Nearly 20% of small businesses plan to furlough all of their staff  Treasury estimates originally thought 10% of firms would adopt the scheme But new figures from the BBC show … Read more