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The furlough scheme has offered support to nearly 10million people, providing them with financial support if they have been affected by the COVID-19 crisis. Many employers have been forced to place their workers on furlough due to lockdown measures implemented to stop the spread of the pandemic. However, there are rules which must be abided by when it comes to the scheme, including employees not being permitted to work for the company in question while on furlough.