The Chancellor presented his “Plan for Jobs” this week, providing a number of financially supportive measures, designed to kick-start the economy. We have published a number of articles on this point on our blog.
New COVID financial support announced
Plan B – What does it mean for you and your business?
Take advantage of the extension to the Recovery Loan Scheme
Received a CJRS compliance check? Act now!
Final SEISS deadline – Submit your claim by 30th September!
Job retention bonus
There will be a new one-off payment of £1,000 to UK employers for every furloughed employee who remains continuously employed until at least 31 January 2021. Employees must earn above £520 per month on average between 1 November 2020 and 31 January 2021. Payments will be made from February 2021 and further details about the bonus will be announced by the end of July 2020.
New apprenticeships
From 1 August 2020 to 31 January 2021, employers in England will receive a payment of £2,000 for each new apprentice they hire aged under 25, and £1,500 for each new apprentice they hire aged 25 and over. These payments will be in addition to the existing £1,000 payment that the government already provides for new 16-18-year-old apprentices.