30 October: The end of October sees the transition into the next phase of UK government support for businesses and the self employed. ICAEW provides a reminder of key dates and deadlines.
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CRJS)
31 October 2020
Scheme closes
30 November 2020
Deadline for employers to submit a grant claim
Job Support Scheme (JSS)
1 November 2020
Scheme opens
8 December 2020
Employers will be able make their first JSS claim for pay periods ending and paid in November.
HMRC has confirmed JSS claims for subsequent months will follow a similar pattern, with the final claims for April being made from early May. Further guidance is anticipated shortly.
Self-employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS)
19 October 2020
Deadline for submitting a second grant.
HMRC have has not yet confirmed the deadlines for claims for third or fourth grants under the scheme, and the claims portal remains closed.