Government extends Furlough to March and increases self-employed support

Workers across the United Kingdom will benefit from increased support with a five-month extension of the furlough scheme into Spring 2021, the Chancellor announced today, 5 November.

businesses and people across the UK given certainty over winter months with further support announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak
the furlough scheme will now be extended until the end of March – protecting millions of jobs across all nations
the next self-employed income support grant will also increase from 55% to 80% of average profits - up to £7,500