01-06-2020
Chancellor announces changes to UK furlough scheme
The government through the chancellor of the exchequer Rishi Sunak, announced on Friday that the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme will be extended. As such, those eligible will be able to claim a second and final grant capped at £6,570 The Chancellor also outlined further details on the extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, including improved flexibility to bring furloughed employees back part time in July, one month earlier than expected and a new taper requiring employers to contribute modestly to furloughed salaries from August.
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