Timeline of events

16th Apr 2020

Government confirmed lockdown restrictions to continue for "at least" another three weeks

17th Apr 2020

Government furlough scheme extended by 1 month

25th Mar 2020

Parliament shuts temporarily

23rd Mar 2020

Prime Minister introduces three measures as part of “stay at home, stay safe” campaign

19th Mar 2020

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 0.1%

19th Mar 2020

UK schools close

11th Mar 2020

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 0.25%