Furlough scheme – from 1st July staff can be furloughed part time on a daily basis instead of the current 3 week minimum furlough period. Also from 1st August you will not be able to claim for furloughed staff employers NI and pension contributions. From 1st September in addition to this, the furlough wage reclaim lowers to 70% and then from 1st October 60%, until totally ceasing 31st October.
The latest news from PMC Partnership incorporating Pomfreys Accountants – 6th January 2026
Remember to avoid an HMRC penalty you must have filed and paid your personal 2025 tax return and tax liability by 31st January 2026. You should also pay, to avoid extra interest, the first payment on account towards your 2026 tax liability.