Millions of workers are set to receive their first furlough paycheck this week, after the Government opened its portal for the jobs retentions scheme.
More than 2million firms have already applied for Government help, with the money expected to arrive within a week of their application.
The scheme was first launched last month to support firms and workers during the ongoing pandemic. Arcadia, Wetherspoons and British Airways are amongst those that have applied for it to help pay their staff during the lockdown period.
Under it, the Government will pay workers up to 80% of their monthly wages up to £2,500 a month - this is equivalent to £30,000 a year.