The Government has announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is now open for applications as of today (20 April). HMRC has published guidance on how to claim for wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. There is also guidance on how to work out 80% of employee’s wages, National Insurance Contributions and pension contributions if furloughing staff due to COVID-19 and a calculator to help with this.
HMRC have also published the latest updates on the availability and any issues affecting the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.