42,000 companies used the NOW scheme in the past quarter
FHI, Federation of Technology Industries – February 1, 2022
- More than half a million (530,015) positive tests were reported to RIVM last week. That's a new record.
- Approximately 42,000 companies submitted an application for the Emergency Bridging Employment Measure in the past quarter. That reports the UWV. A total of 32,700 applications with a total amount of 775 million euros have already been approved.
- The price of gas has fallen significantly on the European market. The price of 1 megawatt hour of gas on the Dutch futures market fell by almost 11 percent to 75.50 euros. In December, the gas price peaked at 180 euros per megawatt hour, reports NU.nl.
- Despite strong demand for semiconductors, NXP has no plans yet to build a new factory. According to the chip manufacturer, this does not fall within the company's strategy can be read in the FD.
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