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<p>When launching the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), the Government prioritised
helping the greatest number of people as quickly as possible and the scheme was made
available across all regions UK-wide. There has been broad consistency in furlough
rates across the UK. The latest available statistics show the West Midlands region
of England has had the highest take-up rate of 34 per cent and the East region of
England has had the lowest take-up of 30 per cent. The number of employments furloughed
in the UK decreased from a peak of 8.9 million on 8 May to 6.8 million by 30 June.</p><p>
</p><p>After eight months of the CJRS, the scheme will close. The CJRS must be temporary
and the Government must ensure people across all regions of the UK can get back to
work safely and get the UK economy up and running again. The Government is providing
support directly to people and businesses across the whole of the UK with the UK-wide
measures announced in the Plan for Jobs.</p>
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