Last week of May! In the amidst of our sunshine, we’ve also been getting a ray of news from all spectrums. Here are some updates we thought to shine some light on this week.
George Floyd police officer arrested
On the 25th of May George Floyd, an unarmed black man in Minneapolis, USA was arrested and murdered by police officer Derek Chauvin who has now been arrested and charged for manslaughter and murder. After the murder incident, a series of riots and demonstrations have taken place across the USA to seek justice for Floyd and his family. Please sign the petition here.
Furlough scheme
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has stated the furlough scheme is set to finish at the end of October. Employees in companies will be allowed back to work part-time from the 1st July. Details on how you may be affected can be found here.
Change in lockdown restrictions
From Monday 1st June, restrictions will be eased allowing people from different households to be able to meet up in private gardens and outdoor spaces. The number of people allowed to meet at a given time depends on where you are based in the UK. More information can be found here.
We know with lockdown restrictions, people will now make the most of visiting loved ones. As always please be sure to practice social distancing measures and ensure you are still practicing good hygiene.
