20 April 2020 – Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme begins

Type of Intervention: Financial and Economic
Sectors Involved: Finance/Economy, Private Sector and Businesses
Intervention Categories: Finance policy and financial aid; Stimulus packages and financial support
Level of Jurisdiction: National
Lead People/Agency: HM Treasury

Overview: The Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme went live today, with businesses able to claim up to £2,500 a month towards staff wages.
Full details here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/coronavirus-job-retention-scheme-up-and-running

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Type of Justification: Advice of INTERNAL government advisory committee or group
Source of Evidence or Justification: National – government