Date Set for Budget 2021

The Chancellor has announced that the Budget will be on the 3 March 2021. He said it will set out the next phase of the government’s plan to tackle the virus and protect jobs.

Government Extends Furlough and Loan Schemes

The Chancellor has announced that the furlough scheme has been extended until the end of April 2021 with the government continuing to contribute 80% towards wages. Businesses will also be given until the end of March to access the Bounce Back Loan Scheme, Coronavirus...

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme FAQs Briefing

The House of Commons Library has published a briefing paper which provides answers to a number of frequently asked questions on the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. It covers the rules that apply from 1 November 2020. It also contains a discussion...

Adult Education Budget 2021/22 Procurement

The ESFA has announced that the Adult Education Budget (AEB) procurement market notice is now live. Existing ESFA funded AEB contracts for services will come to an end on 31 July 2021 and will not be extended. As a result, a competitive procurement exercise under the...