61. 'A Lockdown Of The Economy'
About this episode
The episode discusses the government's economic interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on the furlough scheme designed to support businesses.
The Covid Inquiry hears how - as covid infections spread rapidly across the country - the Government designed a furlough scheme and intervened to support businesses. With evidence from Dr Tim Leunig, described as the economic architect of furlough, and former ministers in the Scottish and Welsh governments. Theo Leggett reports.
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