Mansfield MP welcomes government's job retention scheme

Ben Bradley has expressed support for the initiative which opened for applications yesterday, Monday, April 20.

The job retention scheme allows employers to claim for a cash grant of up to 80 per cent of a furloughed employees wages, although capped at £2,500 a month.

The scheme is now up and running and is expected to benefit millions of people across the country.

The HMRC’s portal has a step by step application process, and up to 5,000 staff will be manning phone lines and web chat services to answer questions.

In the first eight hours of the portal for applications being open, 140,000 businesses applied to support the wages of a million people. These businesses should receive the funds in time for their April payroll.

Ben Bradley MP said: “This is one of the most generous schemes in the world and I know that it’ll be a huge relief for many employers across Mansfield. I’d urge any employers who are not sure whether they can claim for their employees’ wages to read through the guidance available on gov.uk .

“Though I recognise that there are still issues for some people, and gaps in support that I am raising with the Treasury on a daily basis, I’m pleased that the Government is continuing to ensure that so many get the support they need so they can do the right thing: to stay at home, protect our NHS and save lives.”

See more:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme