COVID-19 Update #125: Updates to the CJRS
As a result of the second lockdown and new three-tier system, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) has been extended to 31 March 2021 for all parts of the UK. From 1 November 2020, the Government will pay 80% of employees’ usual wages for the hours not... read more COVID-19 Update #121: Furlough scheme extended to cover second lockdown
On Saturday evening, Boris Johnson announced that the UK is to enter a second national lockdown from 5 November 2020. In light of the Prime Minister’s new measures, it has also been revealed that the JSS will be delayed and the current furlough scheme will instead be... read more COVID-19 Update #120: Everything you need to know about the new job support schemes
HMRC has finally released guidance on its highly anticipated job support schemes. From 1 November 2020, there will be two job support schemes (JSS) called JSS Open and JSS Closed. The twin grants will run until 30 April 2021 with conditions set to be reviewed in... read more COVID-19 Update #116: Government expands Job Support Scheme
Last week the government announced that it will be expanding its Job Support Scheme (JSS) in a bid to protect jobs and support businesses as many have been forced to close their doors once again. Under the expansion, companies who have been forced to close due to... read more