As England enters its second lockdown today, an extension to furlough support has been announced.
The £250 grants are available to those experiencing immediate financial hardship as a result of the end of furlough.
Freelance event and festival bar staff were omitted from the government’s furlough scheme and have been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The discrepancy is due to the fact furlough payments to not take into account tronc, says hospitality software provider Fourth.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak confirmed today that the scheme would run into the autumn but that companies will be asked to ‘share the cost’ from August
Chancellor Rishi Sunak confirmed today that the scheme would run into the autumn but that companies will be asked to ‘share the cost’ from August