The Chancellor announces extension of Furlough Scheme
Following the announcement of a second national lockdown, Rishi Sunak has extended the Furlough Scheme until 2nd December. The Government have also announced some further extensions of support, and there may well be more to follow. The Job Retention Scheme.The Job...Qualifying for the Coronavirus Job Retention Bonus Scheme
HMRC has issued additional guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Bonus Scheme (JRBS), further clarifying details on eligibility. The JRBS is a £1,000 one-off taxable payment to employers for each eligible employee they furlough and keep continuously employed until...Summary of Government Support Across Tiers
The Government have provided a range of financial measures and these vary across the three lockdown Tiers. We have set out below a summary of the support available for businesses from 1st November, depending on the Tier level that the business is under. Tier 1...Chancellor extends COVID support for businesses and announces new business grants
In response to the continuing economic challenges posed by the COVID crisis, the Chancellor today announced additional support for all businesses and grants for some industries. The Chancellor has introduced three measures, including increasing the benefits of two...Chancellor Expands Measures for Businesses Required to Close Under Local Restrictions
The Chancellor today announced extensions to the Jobs Support Scheme (JSS) to cover 2/3rds of staff wages up to a cap of £2,100 per month and an increase in cash grants to a maximum of £3,000 per month. Both expansions will apply to businesses legally required to close due to local lockdown restrictions.