In his summer statement, UK chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled a scheme to support the housing market. Other measures, including a package to support the arts and a £1,000 ‘furlough bonus’ for employers, are aimed at backstopping sectors suffering from the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. In this live Q&A, political correspondent Jim Pickard and personal finance editor Claer Barrett answer your questions about prospects for the UK economy and what these new measures mean.
