Petition · past parliament · HM Treasury
Extend the furlough scheme beyond October 2020 till end of March 2021.
Closed
58 signatures
What the petition asks
Many businesses are facing uncertainty as a result of covid-19 and many more are still struggling to reopen. With no cure, yet, looking to be viable & with the country officially in economic recession, many businesses & workers will be worried about their future especially coming up to Christmas.
By extending the furlough to end of March 2021 it would allow:
Business to hold out through winter trading should a second national/local lockdown become necessary.
Keep people who need to shield financially safe who may not be able to look for alternative employment otherwise.
Absorb potential financial damage to business given the uncertainty over the brexit deal or no deal scenario.
Allow businesses, if have to close, to reopen in spring offsetting job losses, economic and industry damages.
Business to hold out through winter trading should a second national/local lockdown become necessary.
Keep people who need to shield financially safe who may not be able to look for alternative employment otherwise.
Absorb potential financial damage to business given the uncertainty over the brexit deal or no deal scenario.
Allow businesses, if have to close, to reopen in spring offsetting job losses, economic and industry damages.
Timeline
| 14 Oct 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Apr 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
58
Status
Closed
Department
HM Treasury
Opened
14 Oct 2020
Closed
14 Apr 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.