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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, the Chancellor announced today, 9 October.

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak today outlined additional government support to provide certainty to businesses and workers impacted by coronavirus across the UK.

Applications for the second and final Self-Employment Income Support Scheme grant are now open. If you’re eligible and your business has been adversely affected on or after 14 July 2020, you must make your claim for the second grant on or before 19 October 2020.

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme also known as the furlough scheme will be changing from 1 October 2020. We have compiled a review of the core elements.

Listen to our recent podcast which we hope you find useful and interesting. This episode explores whether you can claim and how to claim for areas including motor expenses, subscriptions, home internet, mobile phones and much more.

A common query we are receiving recently is surrounding staff working from home due to the current situation. We have therefore set out the general position for both the employer and employee.