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/Freelancers 80% of their median salary during Covid19 outbreak
We’re calling on the UK Government to formally update their plan for the self-employed (including those freelancers set up as limited companies where they are the only director/employee) of all industries, to match their support for the employed workforce during the Coronavirus Pandemic.
The latest government statement:
‘’Employed - up to £2,500 per month, non means tested. Self employed - £376 per month, but means tested.’’
Lets look after the 5 million self-employed workforce and give them 80% of their median salary, up to £2,500 per month. Let’s not forget them. It’s only fair.
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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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