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 / Freelance workforce to have access to 80% wage retention grant.
I want The Chancellor of The Exchequer The RT Hon Rishi Sunak Mp and The Government to extend the right of access to the 80% wage retention grant announced 20/03/2020 to The Self Employed and Freelance Workforce and therefore include all Small businesses. I request there be parity for all.
The Self Employed/ Freelance workforce are some of the most vulnerable workers at this unique point in History. Self Employed businesses are equally important to any other Small business and often run with very little or no financial buffer zone. It is not alright for the Government to expect those in this sector to loose their jobs and sign on to Universal Credit while support is being given to others Small businesses to save their workforce. We require equality, respect and equal support.
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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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