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The UK will pay workers’ wages during the coronavirus pandemic

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak attends a news conference on the ongoing situation with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in London, Britain March 20, 2020.  Julian Simmonds/Pool via REUTERS - RC2UNF92XRKG

Government grants would cover 80% of the salary of retained workers. Image: REUTERS

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