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"One of the most generous support schemes for self-employed people anywhere in the world" - Rishi Sunak, 26th March 2020

I think this is the announcement that many of you have been waiting for. A quick explainer:

"One of the most generous support schemes for self-employed people anywhere in the world" - Rishi Sunak, 26th March 2020

I think this is the announcement that many of you have been waiting for. A quick explainer:

On Monday 23rd March, Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the nation and announced that everyone should stay at home to stop the further spread of the disease within our communities. The following measures will be reviewed after three weeks.

On Monday 23rd March, Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the nation and announced that everyone should stay at home to stop the further spread of the disease within our communities. The following measures will be reviewed after three weeks.

Please see attached my letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, calling for the Treasury to consider some form of temporary hardship support for those self-employed, including - but not limited to - taxi drivers and childminders.

Please see attached my letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, calling for the Treasury to consider some form of temporary hardship support for those self-employed, including - but not limited to - taxi drivers and childminders.

Please see attached my letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, calling for the Treasury to consider some form of temporary hardship support for those self-employed, including - but not limited to - taxi drivers and childminders.