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Newcastle become first Premier League club to cut staff wages

PA Images | Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley (left) and managing director Lee Charnley in the stands during the Premier League match at St James' Park, Newcastle.

Newcastle become first Premier League club to put staff on furlough. Move applies to all non-first-team staff amid coronavirus.

Staff were informed via an email from the club’s managing director Lee Charnley.

Those affected were referred to the Government’s job retention scheme.

30 March 2020 - 4:02 PM

By Mads Meisner Christensen, co-founder Off The Pitch

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