Government announcements
Public-sector contractors in furlough boost
3rd April 2020
Job retention scheme open to those in contract.
Govt. to pay 80% of self-employed income
27th March 2020
‘Historic lifeline’ thrown to five million workers.
Govt. to pay up to 80% of workers’ wages
23rd March 2020
Other concessions announced for businesses.
Interest rates slashed to a 325-year low
20th March 2020
Govt. set to announce wage subsidy package.
COVID-19 postpones off-payroll extension to the private sector
19th March 2020
Rollout deferred until 6 April 2021.
