The government’s Self-Employment Income Support Scheme will be extended, giving more security to individuals whose livelihoods are adversely affected by Coronavirus in the coming months, the Chancellor announced on Saturday
Commenting, St Austell and Newquay Member of Parliament Steve Double said:
“I was delighted to hear the weekend’s news and I know this will be welcomed by many self employed people in Mid-Cornwall.”
“An extension of the existing scheme is something I have been asking for, for several weeks now, and I am pleased to see he continues to listen and review and revise the support available regularly.”
“The Chancellor also announced that the Furlough scheme will allow staff to return to work part time from July which will provide the flexibility many local business, particularly those in hospitality, will need.”
Commenting, Chancellor Rishi Sunak said:
“Our top priority has always been to support people, protect jobs and businesses through this crisis. The furlough and self-employment schemes have been a lifeline for millions of people and businesses.”
“We stood behind Britain’s businesses and workers as we came into this crisis and we stand behind them as we come through the other side.”
“Now, as we begin to re-open our country and kickstart our economy, these schemes will adjust to ensure those who are able to work can do so, while remaining amongst the most generous in the world.”