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When does the furlough scheme end, who is eligible and what support is available?

<p>The chancellor extended the scheme as England entered a second lockdown</p> (Getty)

The chancellor extended the scheme as England entered a second lockdown

(Getty)

The government has extended the furlough scheme until the end of September, but a leading member of Boris Johnson’s cabinet has insisted the government is “open minded” about extendin it further.

So what financial help is now available under the furlough scheme and who is eligible to claim?