Breaking: furlough scheme extended again - this time until the end of April 2021

The Chancellor has just announced a further extension to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.

17.12.2020

According to this press release, the government wants to provide business with 'certainty' and has decided to extend the scheme until 30 April. It has also said that organisations won't be asked to contribute towards the furlough costs of their staff from February (something the government was considering) and the eligibility criteria will remain unchanged. 

Our complete guide to the furlough scheme is available here.

Our Coronavirus updates

We're working hard to keep you up to date with legal developments around Coronavirus. We've set up a portal which includes lots of helpful articles and advice to help you.

If you have a query, that we haven't answered, please contact us.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55345392?at_custom2=twitter&at_custom1=%5bpost+type%5d&at_campaign=64&at_custom3=%40BBCNews&at_medium=custom7&at_custom4=75B0DAE8-4075-11EB-B5B5-1A11933C408C

Key Contacts

Related Articles

  • Employment Rights Act: updated timeline for schools and colleges
    Expert Comment
    Employment Rights Act: updated timeline for schools and colleges
    The Employment Rights Act 2025 ('the ERA 2025') is coming into force in stages.
  • Teacher banned after accidentally displaying his YouTube search history
    Expert Comment
    Teacher banned after accidentally displaying his YouTube search history
    Unacceptable professional conduct
  • Can line managers be personally liable for failing to make reasonable adjustments?
    Expert Comment
    Can line managers be personally liable for failing to make reasonable adjustments?

Recognised for excellence. Chosen for care.

  • Legal 500 Top Tier Firm UK 202
  • alt tzt
  • Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025
  • Kings Award Logo
  • ePrivateClient Top Law Firms 2025