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Furlough scheme extension and new national restrictions

Furlough extension

The government has announced it will restore furlough payments worth 80 per cent of wages for people unable to work during the new England-wide four week coronavirus lock down. The second national lockdown will close pubs, restaurants and non-essential shops from Thursday until 2 December up to Wednesday 2 December […]

Furlough Explained

Furlough

Over recent months the government has announced a number of changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – more commonly referred to as ‘furlough’.   From September the government contribution towards wages is reducing from 80% to 70% up to a maximum of £2,187.50 per month; in October this reduces […]

Helpful guide for SMEs about the changes to the furlough scheme

The government has announced a number of changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – more commonly referred to as ‘furlough’. These changes start to take effect from tomorrow (Wednesday 1 July).   To help SMEs understand the changes and how they apply to them, we have produced a handy […]