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 should receive 80% of take home pay during the COVID-19 outbreak
Self employed and freelancers are currently being asked to apply for Universal Credit during the outbreak if they are struggling financially. This isn't sufficient for most people to maintain their household
The government should give clarity as a matter of urgency on receiving an income equivalent to the take home pay based on tax returns filed or at the very least 80% of. Universal Credit is not sufficient for many self-employed and freelancers especially who are not operating small businesses or premises. Some people have already lost all of their income and are struggling. 15% of the UK workforce are in this category and are being treated differently to the employed which is an insult.
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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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