Increases in self employed income support announced
Level of income support available to the self-employed through the third SEISS (Self Employment Income Support Scheme) grant increased to 55% and claim date brought forward to 30 November.
National lockdown measures from 5 November
An outline of the national lockdown measures announced by the Prime Minister on 31 October, including which businesses are to close and which can remain open.
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extended
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended and grants are available for businesses required to close due to local or national restrictions.
Changes to the Winter Support Package
The Chancellor has announced changes to the Winter Support Package, affecting the Job Support Scheme, Self Employed Income Support Scheme and business grants that improve the support available, particularly to businesses in High Alert areas.
Job Support Scheme Expanded
An outline of the expanded Job Support Scheme and enhanced local lockdown grants announced by the Chancellor today – 9 October.