New procedures are being introduced on 1 March 2021. These changes were originally due to come into effect from October 2019 but were delayed to give businesses more time to prepare.

More than 370,000 small businesses in England and Wales could be due a pay out on their business interruption insurance after the Supreme Court ruled in favour of payments being made on previously refused claims and policies.

January Claims Submissions for January furlough claims can now be made. The deadline for claims is Monday 15 February. If possible, it is best to submit claims once you are sure of the exact number of hours employees will be working to prevent having to amend your claim later on. However, you can make a claim before, during or after you process your payroll.