It was announced on the 2 November that the government is increasing its support to the self-employed over the coming months and ensuring people get paid faster than previously planned.

To reflect the recent changes to the furlough scheme, the UK-wide Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) will be made more generous – with self-employed individuals receiving 80% of their average trading profits for November.  On the 5^th November it was announced that this would be extended to cover the whole of the grant for the three months from 1^st November 2020 to 31^st January 2021.

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Following the announcement by the Prime Minister on the 31 October regarding the new lockdown in England for the commencing 4 November, and the subsequent announcement by the Chancellor on 5^th November, the CJRS has been extended until 31^st March.

The Grant will ensure employees receive 80% of their current salary for hours not worked, up to a maximum of £2,500.

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