UK

Two things are on most people’s minds right now: the coronavirus and their finances. COVID-19 cases continue to rise as medical researchers scramble to develop a vaccine. Meanwhile, experts predicted that the British economy has shrunk by as much as 10% for the first two quarters due to the pandemic. Regardless of the actual number, the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic can be felt across the UK. Though the unemployment rate remains the same, the BBC reports that 9.4 million workers have been furloughed from their jobs. That means only a portion of their usual wages is being paid by the government, which may not be enough to cover monthly expenses. As the pandemic drags on, earning an income is still a necessity. People still need to pay their bills and purchase goods and ser...