furlough scheme was introduced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in March 2020 to help financially support employers during the coronavirus crisis.
The UK Government’s Job Retention Scheme was designed to protect millions of workers across the country from losing their jobs after employers were advised to close premises as lockdowns were introduced to combat the ongoing pandemic.
The furlough scheme has been extended until April 30, 2021 and means if your employer places you on furlough leave, you will be paid 80mper cent of your normal salary up to a maximum of £2,500 a month.
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