Firms face dividend restrictions under changes to rescue scheme

Companies that have received taxpayer-funded loans of up to £200m could face new rules that would restrict them from paying their shareholders dividends or buying back shares. Ministers are considering the proposals as part of changes to government-backed loans being offered to large companies impacted by the pandemic, following calls for the Chancellor to reform the rescue schemes. The new measures, which were first reported by Sky News, could also result in company bosses being urged to