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Furlough Scheme Changes

As lockdown restrictions start to ease, there are changes to the Furlough scheme as it starts to wind down over the summer months. Employees will continue to be supported...

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End of shielding

From 1st April employees classed as clinically extremely vulnerable will no longer need to shield under revised government guidance. This change in status comes as the vaccination programme gathers...

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Lateral Flow Testing

As many as 1 in 3 people who are infected with COVID-19 have no symptoms so could be spreading the disease without knowing it. Lateral flow testing (also known...

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Extension of Job Retention Scheme

Extension of Job Retention Scheme

The Job Retention (furlough) Scheme which was initially due to close at the end of April, has been extended to remain available to businesses until 30th September 2021. This...

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Covid testing for employees

Around 1 in 3 of those infected with Covid-19 are thought to be asymptomatic, so early identification and isolation will be instrumental in minimising the spread. New community testing...

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