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16/04/2020

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Set to Open on 20th April

The UK Government have confirmed that their Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is set to open for applications on Monday 20 April. The scheme provides a […]

22/04/2020

Over 300k Firms Apply for Job Retention Scheme in First Few Days

The Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme which launched on Monday (20th April) to allow businesses able to claim up to £2,500 a month towards staff wages, […]

11/05/2020

Chamber Network Calls On HM Treasury To Extend Furlough Scheme

The Scottish Chambers network is calling upon the UK Chancellor to extend the Covid-19 Job Retention Scheme to reaffirm support for Scotland’s businesses.

29/05/2020

Chancellor Extends Self-Employment Support Scheme and Confirms Furlough Steps

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has tonight confirmed that the government’s Self-Employment Income Support Scheme will be extended, giving more security to individuals whose livelihoods are adversely affected by Covid-19 in the coming months.