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We're a couple who was furloughed from our jobs, so we're using the time in self-isolation to turn our passion project into a viable business - here's how we're making it happen

Anastasia Bendebury and Michael Shilo DeLay are the creators of Demystifying Science, a science literacy organization which clarifies confusing science.They were both furloughed from their full-time jobs amid the coronavirus pandemic, which led them to pour more time into their newly launched organization.To get through this tough period, they're cutting back where they can and reaching out to as many people as possible who might need their work.Separating business from couple life is key when kickstarting a project together, and ultimately taking the plunge to do it.Click here for more BI Prime stories.In early March when Italy issued its stay-at-home order, we were still at work. Michael was teaching high school physics, and Nastia was guiding science and wine tours in the Pacific Northwest.




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Liverpool owners are worth £5BILLION - so why did they furlough staff amid coronavirus pandemic?

As the news broke over the weekend that Liverpool would be putting their non-playing staff on furlough, a quote from chief executive Peter Moore that came out last year started doing the rounds.




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Rishi Sunak 'making final decision on future of furlough scheme this weekend'

Chancellor Rishi Sunak will make a final decision this weekend on when and how to phase out the government's coronavirus furlough scheme, it was claimed today.




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Haas furlough most of UK staff as they join several F1 teams in placing enforced leave on employees

F1 team Haas have placed the majority of their UK staff on furlough as coronavirus continues to impact on major sports teams. Haas' drivers have also agreed to wage cuts.




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RUTH SUNDERLAND: Furlough scheme should be extended

It was only ever meant to be a bridge to tide employers over a short-term loss of trade. And however much we might hope not, a wave of redundancies seems inevitable.




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Bailout of the giants: Biggest firms put thousands of staff on furlough - and we face £60bn bill 

British Airways, Nissan and Arcadia have joined McDonald's and Primark in furloughing UK staff, with experts fearing that 6.1million private sector workers could be furloughed.




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David Beckham returns to social media as star hands over his page to Age UK amid furlough row

The former footballer, 44, returned to social media on Wednesday after a week-long absence from the platform as he gave his widely-followed Instagram account over to Age UK.




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Victoria and David Beckham 'attempt to win over the public again after reversing staff furlough'

The stars, aged 46 and 45, are said to have been advised as part of a PR campaign to remind their fans of 'all the great work they do'.




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Millwall set to become latest EFL club to place their playing squad and management team on furlough

EXCLUSIVE: Millwall furloughed a number of their non-playing staff last week - but have now informed their footballing personnel of their intention to place them on the scheme.




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Millwall 'to top up player wages' as they plan to furlough their entire playing squad

Sportsmail reported last week that they would become the first Championship club to place their players on the government scheme designed to mitigate the impact of coronavirus.




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Furloughed footballers risk losing government funding as they complete secret training sessions

EXCLUSIVE: Football League clubs have been at pains to keep their players' secret sessions under wraps so not jeopardise the money they'll receive from the Government.




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Reading place some of their Under-23 squad on government's furlough scheme

EXCLUSIVE BY DANIEL MATTHEWS AND ADRIAN KAJUMBA: A percentage of Reading's U23 squad will be affected, understood to be those less likely to be involved with the first team.




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What happens to my pension if I am furloughed?

We explain how pensions are treated while people are furloughed, including what happens if you are in your employer's 'salary sacrifice' scheme.




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Furious Tottenham players helped force club into U-turn over furloughing non-playing staff

EXCLUSIVE BY SAMI MOKBEL: Tottenham, just like Liverpool, have reversed their initial decision on furloughing non-playing staff after coming in for criticism from their own fans and players.




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DR MAX THE MIND DOCTOR: Don't fall victim to furlough Merlot

If you have found yourself reaching for a soothing glass of wine or three, or a hefty gin and tonic each night during lockdown, then DR MAX THE MIND DOCTOR has some tips for you.




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What is the future for the furlough scheme?

What should employers be doing and are there alternatives to furlough? Richard Yeomans, of Addleshaw Goddard, takes a look.




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How will Britain pay its furlough and coronavirus bill?

Britain has been busily taking on its own emergency loans to deal with coronavirus. What do we do to pay all this extra borrowing off?




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Double blow as furlough and mortgage holiday schemes come to an end 

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is preparing to wind the scheme down throughout July. Measures could include reducing the wage subsidy from 80 per cent to 60 per cent, or lowering the £2,500 maximum.




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Is it possible for companies to rotate their furloughed staff?

I wanted to know if it would be possible for companies to rotate the staff they have on furlough so we can all have a chance of earning our full salary - at least for a while?




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I'm a full-time temp but my agency won't furlough me: What can I do?

I work for a recruitment agency which places me on temporary contracts. They cannot find me a new assignment and they are refusing to furlough me so I now have no income. What can I do?




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Derby furlough Under-23 squad for April and May

EXCLUSIVE BY SAMI MOKBEL AND ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Sportsmail can disclose academy players have been put on the Government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.




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AFC Wimbledon set to become latest Football League club to furlough their playing squad

EXCLUSIVE BY SAMI MOKBEL: AFC Wimbledon are set to become the next EFL club to furlough their footballing staff, Sportsmail understands.




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Virgin Atlantic air stewardess, 36, takes job stacking shelves at Asda after being furloughed

Cabin crew member Sara, who lives in Brighton, is used to flying across the world but is now stacking chilled food at the store in Lancing, West Sussex after being furloughed by the struggling airline.




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More than two million staff sign up for furlough in two days

HM Revenue & Customs revealed a further 124,000 companies rushed to apply for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme on Tuesday, the second day it has been up and running.




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Burberry shuns coronavirus furlough scheme

The British fashion stalwart said a third of its workers would remain at home on full pay, without a penny being billed to the taxpayer, while bosses have taken a 20 per cent pay cut.




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Furloughing fat cat bosses pocketed over £300m in five years

There are mounting calls for super-rich fat cat executives to play a bigger part in shouldering the financial burden stemming from the crisis, which will end up hitting taxpayers hard in the pocket.




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Airbus jobs at risk and shake-up looms as 3,200 furloughed

Chief executive Guillaume Faury told the plane maker's 135,000 staff to brace for a major shake-up and potentially sweeping job cuts to slash costs.




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Reform furlough scheme to save jobs, says think-tank Reform

Think-tank Reform is calling on Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor (pictured), to let businesses bring back employees on reduced hours but still receive some state support as lockdown is lifted.




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Ending furlough scheme in June is 'tantamount to economic suicide'

Just days after British Airways warned of 12,000 job cuts, business only expect to recover slowly as workers and consumers stay home and social distancing measures are put in place.




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Furloughed Sports Direct staff 'told to come to work'

Staff were asked to go into closed stores once a week and pack up stock so it could be sold online, but were told not to clock in, whistleblowers told the Guardian newspaper.




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Newcastle could become latest side to make furlough U-turn on non-playing after £300m takeover

Newcastle's potential new owners believe that the finances of the £300m takeover mean there will be no need to continue the controversial furlough scheme, according to the Telegraph.




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Newcastle 'take key members of staff OFF furlough' as they gear up for Premier League return

First-team players are expected to return to training next week, providing Government's formal review and Premier League shareholders' meeting agree to finish the current campaign.




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West Brom chief takes 100% pay cut but admits club have considered furloughing non-playing staff' 

West Brom chief executive Mark Jenkins will take a 100 per cent pay cut, with Baggies senior management team having also offered to take large reductions in their wages.




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Former Liverpool star Dietmar Hamann claims furlough decision against club's morals

The Reds announced the decision on Saturday, joining other Premier League sides in Newcastle, Spurs, Bournemouth and Norwich in using the government's job retention scheme.




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Liverpool fans' group Spirit of Shankly to ask for an explanation over decision to furlough staff

On Saturday, the Premier League leaders joined Tottenham, Newcastle and Norwich City in putting them on furlough - although they promised to top up staff wages so they are paid their full salaries.




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Culture secretary Oliver Dowden warns Premier League sides that furlough scheme is not for them

Rich Premier League clubs should only furlough staff as a 'last resort' and the job retention scheme was not intended for 'billionaire' owners, warned culture secretary Oliver Dowden. 




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coronavirus: QPR boss takes voluntary pay cut after non-playing staff placed on furlough leave

QPR have announced 'a number of staff' have been placed on furlough leave while non-playing employees at the club - including manager Mark Warburton - have taken a voluntary pay cut.




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Sunderland become latest EFL side to furlough players amid financial crisis caused by coronavirus

Sunderland have placed its first-team players, contracted academy players and backroom staff on furlough leave due to coronavirus.




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Google searches for 'universal credit', and 'furlough' soar in Britain

Britons have been using Google to look up the Government's guidance on helping firms with furloughed workers to keep them employed but without working.




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How will Britain pay its furlough and coronavirus bill?

Britain has been busily taking on its own emergency loans to deal with coronavirus. What do we do to pay all this extra borrowing off?




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Derby furlough Under-23 squad for April and May

EXCLUSIVE BY SAMI MOKBEL AND ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Sportsmail can disclose academy players have been put on the Government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.




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F1: McLaren to Put Staff on Furlough, Formula One Drivers Take Pay Cut

McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz joined senior management in taking a pay cut.




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Formula One Furloughs Half Their Staff; Bosses Too Take Pay Cuts Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic

Formula One gains most of its revenue from race promotion fees, broadcast deals and advertising and sponsorship which have all been stalled by coronavirus.




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Waters furloughs workers and cuts salaries after tepid results




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McLaren to put staff on furlough, Formula 1 drivers take pay cut




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Formula One puts some staff on furlough, executives take pay cuts




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Tottenham Hotspur reverse decision to furlough non-playing staff after fan outcry