Government supports the wages of 30,700 jobs across Calderdale

The CJRS and SEISS were announced by the Chancellor, and are run by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), as part of a package of support measures for businesses affected by the coronavirus outbreak.

Businesses have furloughed 23,700 jobs in Calderdale, up to May 31 2020, since the CJRS was launched on April 20 2020.

This is to help UK employers who have been severely affected by coronavirus to retain their employees and protect the UK economy.

Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer, said: "The UK Government is doing everything we can to protect jobs and businesses in the North West and across the UK during the crisis. Our unprecedented job retention and self-employment support schemes have supported the livelihoods of millions and will help ensure our recovery is as swift as possible.”

An announcement was made on May12 2020 that the scheme will run until the end of October to continue the support for jobs and businesses as people return to work.

The SEISS was rolled out ahead of schedule in May and has financially supported 7,000 self-employed individuals in Calderdale who have been adversely affected by the coronavirus outbreak and paid grants worth a total of £18,200,000 up to 31 May 2020.

On May 29 2020, the Chancellor announced an extension to this scheme. Those eligible to claim the SEISS grant will be able to claim a second and final grant in August of up to £6,750.