How is furlough changing and when will it end?
Although lockdown restrictions have been lifted here in the UK, Covid-19 is still posing a number of challenges, especially when it comes to protecting the economy. And, with the Government furlough scheme, which has protected millions of jobs over the past year, due to end in September, many people are worried if there will be…
Furlough Scheme Extended in Response to Latest Lockdown
Furlough Scheme Extended in Response to Latest Lockdown As England and Scotland return to a full lockdown, the Furlough Scheme has once again been extended in order to support businesses and employees who are unable to work as a result of the restrictions. The scheme was originally due to end at the end of…
Covid 19 – What is happening to the furlough scheme?
The UK Government’s furlough scheme was first introduced in March 2020, in a bid to prevent mass redundancies as Coronavirus gripped the UK. Subsidising the wages of people who can’t do their jobs due to Covid-19 restrictions, or due to the fact that there simply isn’t enough work available, the furlough scheme has already been…
What are the latest changes to Coronavirus support for businesses?
What are the latest changes to Coronavirus support for businesses? | 4 minute read Covid-19 has had a significant impact on the world’s economy and has forced many businesses to have to shut their doors to the public. And, with a second wave of the virus just getting started, businesses and employees have been…