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Women in Winchester more likely to be furloughed
Women in Winchester were more likely to be placed on furlough during the last lockdown, according to new research.
The Global Institute for Women’s Leadership at King’s College London said that women are also likely to be first in line for redundancy when the scheme ends.
Dr Rose Cook said: “Women who have been kept on full furlough for months are also likely to be first in line for redundancy once the furlough scheme comes to an end. This means that for many women, furlough is a stop-gap to unemployment rather than a job retention scheme.”
Rishi Sunak has just pledged billions of pounds of extra help to replace the Job Retention Scheme on November 1.
After Boris Johnson announced a second national lockdown on October 31st, women around Winchester spoke out about their concerns and experiences regarding the furlough scheme.
Nastasja Turno-Abang, who worked in Debenhams in the city centre, was made redundant the same day she got her positive Covid test result as she worked in the travel money booth which was no longer in use due to the pandemic.
She said: “It was really a struggle. I had very bad anxiety from worrying how I’d survive life if I ever did survive Covid. I’ve had to apply for universal credit, was unemployed for over five months, applied to over 50 jobs.
“I worked at Debenhams in town, at the travel money booth. Since the booth closed even before lockdown began and up until now, I didn’t have a job to return to anymore and was made redundant.”
Teagan Knight, a former assistant manager for a mother and baby store in Winchester, said it was hard to balance child care and her job.
She said: “I worked for a mother and baby store in the high street as assistant manager for over two years whilst raising my two children.
“I got furloughed in March, and wasn’t put in a good light.”
Statistics from HM Revenue and Customs show 11% of women in Winchester had their jobs furloughed at the end of August – 3,100 overall. This was higher than the 9% of men (2,400) who were placed on furlough around the same time.
A man threw a chair and threatened bystanders in the centre of Gosport on Friday.
Police say the man, who was behaving aggressively, threw the chair on the ground and shouted threats at nearby shoppers before running away. No one was injured.
It happened just before noon, outside a Greggs Bakery on the High Street.
Hampshire Police say the man was white, bald and in his late 40s. He was wearing a baseball cap and a grey hoodie.
Officers are asking anyone who saw the incident to contact them.
Twelve people were arrested after 350 anti-migrant protestors clashed with police overnight in Gosport following reports of a small boat landing in the area.
A small number of officers needed medical treatment following the protests near Walpole car park.
Assistant Chief Constable Simon Dodds said: “Violence and criminal damage have no part in peaceful protest, our position on this has been clear that we will investigate thoroughly and take robust action against anyone responsible.
“Our officers did not deserve to be assaulted as they worked incredibly diligently on Sunday to ensure the safety of everyone in the area.”
Police had banned face coverings and had issued a dispersal order ahead of the protests across Gosport.
Those arrested were held on suspicion of assaulting officers or being drunk and disorderly.
The protest marks an increase in tensions within the UK after protests at Portsmouth, Taunton, Basingstoke and Glasgow in recent months.
Gosport Reform UK councilor Paul Carter told GB News: “If you think about this last night, no one really knew what was happening… I think a lot of people are really worried.”
People in Romsey are being warned that the town’s recycling centre will be closing for a month for repairs.
The closure of Casbrook recycling centre will take place from 12 October to 12 November.
The council says that repairs are essential to keep the site safe, after heavy vehicles damaged the tarmac beneath waste containers.
Councillor Kirsty North, Hampshire County Council’s deputy leader, said: “We are investing in essential improvements to preserve the surface of Casbrook HWRC (Bunny Lane) and ensure the facility continues to serve residents safely and effectively for many years to come.
“I thank residents for their patience during these works and confirm that capacity is available at nearby HWRCs to ensure residents that usually use Bunny Lane, can still dispose of their waste during this time.”
Locals have been advised to use alternative centres in Winchester and Eastleigh while the repairs take place.
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