Furlough and Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) extended
On 5th November 2020, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced workers across the United Kingdom will benefit from increased support with a five-month extension of the furlough scheme into Spring 2021:
- businesses and people across the UK given certainty over winter months with further support announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak
- the furlough scheme will now be extended until the end of March – protecting millions of jobs across all nations
- the next self-employed income support grant will also increase from 55% to 80% of average profits - up to £7,500