The Welsh Government has called on employers to use extra Welsh Government funding to protect workers at risk of falling through a gap in UK government wage support schemes.
With the all-Wales firebreak starting this evening, the Welsh Government is now stepping in to increase by £5million the £20 million discretionary fund provided to local authorities to support businesses retain those workers at risk of falling through the gaps in support. This fund is on top of the £300 million package of grants announced last week.
In addition, an extra £5 million will also be provided to the Discretionary Assistance Fund, which provides grants to people in need of urgent help during the crisis, including those waiting for benefit payments and those in employment who are facing hardship.
For further information please visit the GOV.Wales website.