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Britain set for increase in unemployment when furlough scheme ends

BRITAIN is set for an increase in unemployment even though recruitment will remain strong as the furlough scheme comes to an end, according to research published today.

The Resolution Foundation predicted that the jobs market will have a “bumpy ride” when the government scheme winds up at the end of the month.

The think tank hailed the programme as an “overwhelming success” that has protected over 11 million jobs since March 2020, while an expected Covid-driven unemployment surge failed to materialise.

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