{"id":20883,"date":"2021-03-25T11:17:22","date_gmt":"2021-03-25T11:17:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smh.group\/?p=20883"},"modified":"2023-02-15T13:51:32","modified_gmt":"2023-02-15T13:51:32","slug":"covid-19-relief-measures-extended-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devstagesite.co.uk\/smhgroup\/covid-19-relief-measures-extended-again\/","title":{"rendered":"Covid-19 relief measures extended again"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The latest, and hopefully last, lockdown is not due to be completely lifted until at least 21 June, so it was no surprise to see Covid-19 relief measures extended in the Budget on 3 March. The furlough scheme will now run until 30 September and there will be two more self-employed grants, plus various other measures.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furlough (CJRS)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Furloughed employees can continue to receive 80% of their wages for hours not worked, up to a cap of \u00a32,500 per month, until 30 September. By continuing for a few months after restrictions end, the scheme will help businesses slowly recover from the disruption they have faced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The current level of support will continue until 30 June. In July, the scheme will then only cover 70% of wages for the hours not worked, up to a cap of \u00a32,187.50. This will reduce to 60% for August and September, with a cap of \u00a31,875. Employers will need to pay national insurance contributions and pension contributions throughout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Self-employed grants (SEISS)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are to be two more grants; a fourth grant in late April, and a fifth grant in late July. However, extra conditions will apply for the fifth grant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n