Thousands of furloughed workers face uncertainty after Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced that UK Government support will end on October 31.
UK Government Extends Furlough Scheme By Four Months
12.05.2020 - 15:10 / deadline.com
By Jake Kanter
International TV Editor
The British government has extended its furlough job retention scheme from the end of June to the end of October as it continues to support British workers through the coronavirus pandemic.
UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak revealed the extension in Parliament on Tuesday, making clear that it will continue to cover 80% of furloughed employees’ wages. It will, however, ask employers to start sharing in the cost from August.
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12.05.2020 / 17:06
Furlough scheme for wage protection extended to October
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12.05.2020 / 16:22
Coronavirus: UK furlough scheme extended until end of October
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12.05.2020 / 16:11
Rishi Sunak extends UK furlough scheme until the end of October
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12.05.2020 / 15:26
U.K. Furlough Scheme Extended to End of October
By Manori Ravindran
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12.05.2020 / 14:55
Furlough scheme set to be extended - but salary support for workers will be cut
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