Chancellor announces an extension in the CJRS (furlough scheme) to the end of March 2021 and increases the self employment Income Support Scheme level of support grant from 55% to 80% of average monthly trading profits.
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.
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.
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended and grants are available for businesses required to close due to local or national restrictions.
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.