The Chancellor has pledged to “whatever it takes” to protect the UK economy from the coronavirus.

The NHS will get whatever help it needs, “whatever it costs” he told the House.

Statutory sick pay will be available to anyone advised to self-isolate and they will be able to get a sick note through 111 instead of going to the Doctors.

For those who do not qualify for sick pay, it will be easier to get benefits. They will be able to claim benefits from day one.

Temporarily, the minimum income level will be removed from universal credit and they will be relaxed rules will amount to a £500m boost to the welfare system. There will also be a £500 hardship fund for local authorities.

For business,rates will be abolished this year for firms with a rateable value below £51,000.

£2bn will be allocated to cover firms that lose out because staff are off sick. This will apply to firms that employ fewer than 250 staff.

The Chancellor told the house that the package is one of the most comprehensive responses of any government around the world to date.

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