IGA’s flexible furlough scheme proposal supported by Chancellor

“We welcome the Chancellor’s update and extension to the furlough scheme, which will allow businesses to bring staff back to work on a part-time basis.” said Stuart James, chief executive of the Independent Garage Association (IGA). The IGA wrote to Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak on 29 April, requesting a partial furlough scheme that would allow employees to return to work part-time to support businesses throughout their reopening.

“We thank the Chancellor for listening to the IGA’s proposal to implement a flexible furlough scheme. As highlighted in our letter, many independent garages have suspended activity since the coronavirus crisis escalated due to the decrease in work volumes caused by lockdown restrictions and the MOT extension. This support from the Government will help independent garages with a gradual, stable approach when reopening.”