Category Archives: Economy

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Update 18 April 2020

There have been several announcements made in the last week, these are detailed below, along with links to the more detailed government guidance. CJRS Extended The scheme was originally announced to run until the 31 May, however, the end date has now been extended at least until the end of June.   Claims can be…
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Webinar Recording of Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Update

McCleary and Company Ltd. presented a webinar on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme on 9th April 2020, you can access a recording of the webinar here:CLICK HERE If you would like further guidance on this scheme or any other government supported schemes around Covid, 19 please contact the team info@mcclearyaccountants.com   
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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Frequently Asked Questions

Under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, all UK employers with a PAYE scheme will be able to access support to continue paying part of their employees’ salary for those that would otherwise have been laid off during this crisis. This applies to employees who have been asked to stop working, but who are being kept…
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Updated Guidance on Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

The government issued updated and more detailed guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme on 4 April 2020. The full guidance can be accessed here https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme Some of the important clarification relate to the following: Office Holders and Company Directors 'As office holders, salaried company directors are eligible to be furloughed and receive support through this…
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