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Self-employment income support scheme: briefing from the House of Commons Library

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The Government’s new income support scheme for self-employed people affected by coronavirus will pay cash grants worth 80% of profits up to £2,500 a month, for three months. This impartial briefing from the House of Commons Library looks at who’s eligible and what the response has been:  
Coronavirus: Self-Employment Income Support Scheme 
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The House of Commons Library publish impartial analysis, statistical research and resources help MPs and their staff scrutinise legislation, develop policy, and support constituents.
Their content on the impact of coronavirus is all in one place: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/coronavirus/ 
  • There are quick-read articles and longer briefings on employment, welfare and benefits, housing, education, travel, and more 
  • The page above will be regularly updated but as this is a fast-moving issue, each piece should be read as accurate at the time of publication

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