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Millions face 'financial ruin' unless government guarantees wages

MILLIONS of workers are facing “financial ruin” unless the government steps in with a wages bailout, unions warned today.

The GMB said coronavirus shutdowns and job losses are poised to send family finances "to the wall," with millions already living hand to mouth.

As a result, the government is being urged to intervene to support wages to avoid a spiralling personal debt crisis.

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