Economic support

 

Economic support

Over the past eight months of this crisis the government has have helped millions of people to continue to provide for their families.

But now - along with many other countries around the world - Britain faces a tough winter ahead. The government has always said that we will do whatever it takes as the situation evolves.

Now, as restrictions get tougher, the government is taking steps to provide further financial support to protect jobs and businesses. These changes will provide a provide a vital safety net for people across the UK.

  • Extend Furlough for November. The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – known as the furlough scheme – will be extended until the end of November to cover the new restrictions with employees receiving 80% of their current salary for hours not worked.
     
  • Support businesses forced to close. Business premises which are legally forced to close will receive grants worth up to £3,000 per month in England. 
     
  • Additional support for local authorities. £1.1 billion will also be provided to Local Authorities to enable them to support businesses.

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