Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extended by one month to reflect continuing social distancing measures. The...

Published: 1:57 pm April 17, 2020
Updated: 12:22 am March 8, 2026
Chancellor extends furlough scheme to end of June – UKNIP

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extended by one month to reflect continuing social distancing measures.

The government’s unprecedented furlough scheme that is keeping millions of people in jobs will be extended for a further month, the Chancellor confirmed today.

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