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Michael McAllister
Director & Head of Payroll Services
05 November 2020
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extended until 31 March 2021The scope of the extended Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) was confirmed this afternoon, with the Chancellor announcing the scheme will run until 31 March 2021 with the Government contributing 80% of wages (subject to a monthly cap of £2,500 as before) until at least 31 January 2021.
Michael McAllister
Director & Head of Payroll Services
27 October 2020
National Insurance Number delaysDue to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and local lockdown implementations, the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) previously put a halt on all face-to-face interviews for those applying for a National Insurance Number (NINo). Michael McAllister, Head of Payroll Services, discusses how this might affect you.
Michael McAllister
Director & Head of Payroll Services
12 October 2020
Extension of the Job Support Scheme (JSS)The Chancellor has announced that the Government’s Job Support Scheme (JSS) will be expanded to protect jobs and support businesses required to close their doors as a result of coronavirus restrictions.
Michael McAllister
Director & Head of Payroll Services
12 October 2020
How to claim the Job Retention Bonus from 15 February 2021HMRC has recently published guidance on how to claim the Job Retention Bonus. The £1,000 bonus is available to employers for each eligible employee they furloughed and kept continuously employed until 31 January 2021.
Michael McAllister
Director & Head of Payroll Services
24 September 2020
Introduction of the Job Support SchemeThe Job Support Scheme will begin in November for six months as a continuation of support following the end of the furlough scheme on 31 October.
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