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Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Beginning 1 July 2021: What UK Employers Need to Know

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (also known as the “furlough scheme”) has been in operation since April 2020, as part of the United Kingdom government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The scheme has enabled employers...more

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Taxpayer Protection Taskforce Aims to Recover £1 billion from Business

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On 3rd March 2021, UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a £100 million Taxpayer Protection Taskforce (Taskforce) to scrutinise claims made under Government financial business support schemes designed to help companies and...more

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Coronavirus (UK): the next stage of the furlough scheme - key points for employers in the Hotels & Hospitality sector

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In our recent blog, we highlighted the UK government’s announcement on 14 June 2021 in relation to the likely four week delay in triggering stage 4 of the lockdown roadmap. This announcement was not, however, accompanied by a...more

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Coronavirus (UK): the next stage of the furlough scheme - key points for employers

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In our recent blog, we highlighted the UK government’s announcement on 14 June 2021 in relation to the likely four week delay in triggering stage 4 of the lockdown roadmap. This announcement was not, however, accompanied by a...more

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UK Extends Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Until End of September 2021

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Following the UK government’s announcement on 22 February 2021 of an exit roadmap of the current lockdown and phased relaxation of social distancing rules, the UK Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) will be extended by a...more

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UK’s Furlough Scheme Extended Until the End of September 2021

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Introduction - The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced in the Budget on 3 March 2021 that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), also known as the furlough scheme, will be extended for a further five months until 30...more

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The UK’s Job Retention Scheme (UPDATED)

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Although the government’s Job Retention Scheme (JRS) was originally expected to close on 31 October 2020, the government has extended it on several occasions. Following the Budget on 3 March 2021 it is now clear that the...more

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Coronavirus (UK): Impact of the Budget announcement on the furlough scheme - key points for employers

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The extended Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (“CJRS”) had been expected to continue until the end of April 2021. However, in light of the UK government’s recent announcement in relation to the gradual lifting of lockdown...more

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Coronavirus (UK): Impact of the Budget announcement on the furlough scheme for the hospitality sector - key points for employers

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The extended Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (“CJRS”) had been expected to continue until the end of April 2021. However, in light of the UK government’s recent announcement in relation to the gradual lifting of lockdown...more

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Budget Launches Task Force to Uncover Exploitation of the UK Government’s COVID-19 Financial Rescue Schemes

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In today’s budget, UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a £100 million Taskforce to scrutinise claims made under business support schemes designed to help companies and workers navigate their way through the economic impact of...more

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COVID-19 Support Measures: What Should Directors Be Thinking About As These Ease?

As the UK Government’s COVID-19 support measures ease, there are a number of considerations that directors should be thinking about... ...more

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UK Tax Round Up - January 2021

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UK COVID-19 Developments - Extension of support for retail, leisure and hospitality businesses - Further to the extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (or furlough scheme), reported in the November issue of...more

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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – A Quick Further Update

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A further update to the HM Treasury Direction concerning the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (“CJRS”) was published on 26 January 2021 making some further adjustments to the rules governing its operation. ...more

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UK Furlough Scheme: Treasury Releases New Direction and HMRC Publishes Employer Details

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HM Treasury in the United Kingdom released its sixth direction concerning the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme on 26 January 2021. Many of the central features of the furlough scheme have not changed, including the level of...more

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UK: Furlough Extended to Include Parents with Childcare Responsibilities

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On 5 January 2021, the UK government’s guidance was updated to clarify that employers may (but are not required to) furlough employees who have caring responsibilities for children who are at home as a result of school and...more

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UK Publishes Updated Guidances on Gender Pay Gap Reporting Requirements

As the 4 April 2021, gender pay gap reporting deadline approaches, the UK government has published an updated set of guidance for employers on the gender pay gap reporting requirements. Although the reporting requirements...more

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UK Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: Government Expands Scope of Claims

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Following the announcement of its third national lockdown on 5 January 2020, the UK government has updated its guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, stating that employers may furlough employees in circumstances...more

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England Enters Third National Lockdown - What Are the New Rules?

On 4 January 2021, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a third national lockdown in England. The regulations allow the lockdown to continue until 31 March 2021, although the restrictions are expected to be reviewed in...more

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Further guidance on who can be furloughed

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Following the recent announcement of the new national lockdown and the closure of schools, there will be many employees who are, again, struggling to juggle the demands of work and home schooling their children.  ...more

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New UK Travel Ban and Job Retention Scheme Extension

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Due to the rapid spread of a new strain of coronavirus in the UK, several countries have barred travelers from Britain. Germany, France, Italy, Canada, Israel, the Netherlands, and Belgium announced on Sunday, December 20...more

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The UK’s Job Retention Scheme (UPDATED)

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Although the government’s Job Retention Scheme (JRS) was originally expected to close on 31 October 2020, the government subsequently decided to extend it, initially to the end of March and then to the end of April 2021 (the...more

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UK’s Furlough and Business Loan Schemes Extended Again

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UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced on 17 December that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) is to be extended until 30 April 2021. This represents a further extension of one month. ...more

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UK Tax Round Up - November 2020

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UK COVID-19 Developments - Extension of support for employed and self-employed workers - On 5 November, the UK Chancellor announced the extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (or furlough scheme) to the end...more

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U.K. Government Extends Furlough Scheme

The UK Government has announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (also known as the furlough scheme) will be extended until 31 March 2021. Prior to this announcement, the furlough scheme was due to close on 31...more

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UK Employment Flash - November 2020

In this issue, we examine the latest employment law developments, news and insights from the UK, including an HMRC bulletin confirming protections for participation in certain tax-advantaged share schemes amid the pandemic, a...more

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