‘Many thousands’ facing redundancy as furlough scheme tapers off 

The i says thousands of people are facing the prospect of redundancy as the Government furlough scheme winds down File photo dated 13/03/2020 of commuters crossing London Bridge, in central London, during the morning rush hour prior to lockdown. Extra training is required to deal with the "many thousands" of redundancies being predicted as furlough support tapers off, the British Chamber of Commerce has said. Issue date: Sunday August 1, 2021. PA Photo. A survey of businesses found that one in five firms plan on letting staff go in response to Sunday's furlough policy change, which will see employers asked to contribute 20% towards the salaries of those whose wages are currently being subsided by the state. The furlough scheme has seen staff whose jobs have been put on hold during the coronavirus pandemic guaranteed 80% of their salaries Ð to a limit Ð from the Government. See PA story ECONOMY Furlough. Photo credit should read: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire