Employers will now have to pay more of the costs for their staff who are furloughed as part of the government’s Job Retention Scheme. Staff will continue to receive 80% of their wage, but employers will have to pay more. Since August 2020, the government has paid 80% of the employees’ salaries (up to a maximum), with the employer paying just National Insurance and pension contributions. But from 1 July, the government pays 70%, and employers receiving the grant will have to pay at least 10% of the employees’ salary. That will increase, to employers paying 20% towards their furloughed staff salaries in August and September. After which time, the scheme is due to end. For the latest information visit Gov.uk