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<p>The Chancellor has always been clear that the Government would keep the situation
under review, adapting its approach as the context evolved. The purpose of the Job
Retention Bonus (JRB) was to encourage employers to keep previously furloughed staff
in work until the end of January. However, as the CJRS is being extended to the end
of March 2021, the policy intent of the JRB falls away. As such, the JRB will not
be paid in February. The Government will instead redeploy a retention incentive at
the right time.</p><p> </p>
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