Budget Announcement Two

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme - Furlough

The furlough scheme will continue in its current form until 30 June 2021, ensuring furloughed workers continue to get up to 80% of their wages for the hours not worked. And capped at £2,500 per month.

From 1 July 2021, employers will contribute towards the costs of unworked hours, starting with 10% in July, then 20% in August and September. The furlough scheme is set to end on 30 September 2021