Submitted on Saturday 21st March 2020
Rejected on Friday 27th March 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: already-happening (see below for details)
Pay self employed people 80% of their turnover based on previous tax returns.
I would like for the government to offer to pay 80% of turnover for self employed people who are unable to continue working due to the coronavirus outbreak, based on their previous tax returns.
The government has already offered to pay 80% of wages to the employed sector in order to assist businesses in paying their staff through a downturn in trade due to the coronavirus outbreak. The self employed also need assistance to support their business. The current offer of £94 a week from universal credit will not even cover business expenses, let alone rent, mortgages, utilities and food for families. The self employed deserve the same treatment as PAYE employees to ensure their survival.
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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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