Submitted on Saturday 21st March 2020
Rejected on Friday 27th March 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: already-happening (see below for details)
Self Employed to receive 80% of average earnings during the Coronavirus Pandemic
Ensure the self employed are entitled to the same financial help as those employed, during the Coronavirus Pandemic, to ensure Small Businesses and Soletraders do not collapse, and provide families with financial security. HMRC to calculate 'average earnings' using the last 3 years self assessments.
The current offering of the equivalent to SSP for self employed (particularly small businesses that do not operate from a premises and sole traders) during the Coronavirus pandemic is not sufficient, nor comparable to what is offered to those in employed jobs. If the self employed are not given appropriate support then many businesses are set to collapse and leave families with incredible financial struggles.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
Since this petition was started, the Government has said that most self-employed people can claim a taxable grant worth 80% of their trading profits up to a maximum of £2,500 per month for the next 3 months.
You can find out who is eligible and how to apply here: www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-coronavirus-covid-19-self-employment-income-support-scheme
You can read the Government’s announcement here:
www.gov.uk/government/news/chancellor-gives-support-to-millions-of-self-employed-individuals
You can find out what other Government support is available for people as a result of coronavirus (under the section on employment and financial support) here: www.gov.uk/coronavirus
You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:
www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
You can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips
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