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The Chancellor has today announced welcome major changes to the Job Support Scheme (JSS). The changes mean the scheme is likely to be worth considering for many more employers.

The Job Support Scheme, initially announced on the 24th September, was expanded by the Chancellor on the 9th October 2020. 

This month, the government has confirmed the details of the coronavirus job retention bonus (JRB) scheme. 

Employers will now commit a criminal offence and face fines if they knowingly permit a worker to attend the workplace after they have been told to self-isolate. 

Almost half of people in Great Britain reported a 'high' rating of anxiety at the beginning of lockdown, as opposed to only 21% at the end of 2019, with feelings of happiness and life satisfaction reported as significantly lower

Today (24.09.2020) the Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced the introduction of the New Jobs Support Scheme to protect businesses and employees moving forward, when the furlough scheme comes to an end.

Yesterday, in a statement to the nation, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced several new restrictions to try to halt the increasing coronavirus infection numbers. One of the announcements was directed at office workers, who were asked to work from home where possible.

To date, under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme the Government has paid £35 billion to employers to cover furlough payments.

It has been reported that from 20 August the HMRC has been issuing weekly letters to employers who it believes may have mistakenly claimed under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

The Guardian has reported that, according to a recent report, two thirds of workers continued to work whilst they were furloughed,