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<p>We are actively monitoring the impact of Covid-19 on different groups in the labour
market. The latest external estimates, from the Resolution Foundation think tank found
that, of those surveyed in the UK between 6-11 May:</p><p> </p><ul><li>33% of workers
in the lowest quintile income group had either been furloughed (25%), lost their job
(5%) or lost hours and pay (3%) due to coronavirus. This compares to 16% of those
in the highest quintile income group, with 6% being furloughed, 3% losing their job
and 7% losing hours and pay.</li></ul><ul><li>40% of workers on zero hours contracts
had either been furloughed (24%), lost their job (4%) or lost hours and pay (12%)
due to coronavirus. This compares to 22% of all employees, with 15% being furloughed,
3% losing their job and 4% losing hours and pay.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Published HM
Treasury analysis on the impact of Covid-19 on working household incomes found that
Government interventions since March have supported the poorest working households
the most (as a proportion of February income).</p><p> </p><p>On 8 July, my Rt. Hon.
Friend Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a package of support to tackle the
impact of Covid-19 crisis. This package provides £201m of new funding in 20-21 for
skills provision and invests billions in a strong and coherent employment support
offer. It provides the help people need now to swiftly find new work, while offering
greater support for people who will find that journey harder.</p>
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