Furlough scheme extended until March 2021
8th November 2020
The Chancellor has announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) has been extended until the end of March 2021. The scheme will apply across the UK and cover 80% of furloughed workers’ wages up to a maximum of £2,500 per month. The Job Retention Bonus, which was due to be paid in February 2021, will be re-introduced later in 2021.