# Furlough Scheme Extension

Last updated: 2026-09-09

*Blog | January 2021*

# Furlough Scheme Extension

### The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has announced an extension to the Furlough Scheme until October 2020.

## Key headlines

Full details have not been published but the key headlines are:

1. Current set-up is extended to 31 July – Government will cover up to 80% of furloughed employers wages.

2. From August, employers will be able to bring back furloughed workers on a part time basis

3. Employers will pay part time portion of wages and government will make up the difference to ensure employees receive 80% of their salary up to £2,500 per month.

Full announcement here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/chancellor-extends-furlough-scheme-until-october

There have been no further announcements for the self employed sector or for limited company directors.

As always, we will keep you posted.

All the best

Andy Mildner

Tags: compliance, COVID-19, employment, HMRC, payroll

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