03 March 2021

Wednesday 03 March

2021-03-03

Events

 * UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveils the contents of his Budget in the House of Commons. The furlough scheme is to be extended until the end of September, with the government continuing paying 80% of employees' wages for hours they cannot work. (Key points here - BBC)
 * Actress Nicola Pagett dies, aged 75.