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<p>The CJRS has been available in Wales throughout the pandemic. Eligible employers
in Wales would have been able to furlough their employees in October and furloughed
employees will have received at least 80% of their wages. The CJRS, which was recently
extended to the end of March 2021, has always been available UK-wide and all changes
to the scheme apply UK-wide, as they have done throughout the pandemic.</p><p> </p><p>To
further support the whole UK, the Chancellor recently announced an increase of £2
billion to the upfront guaranteed funding for the devolved administrations. For Wales,
this means an increase to £5 billion of support on top of their Spring Budget funding.</p>
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