Offer a comparable support package for self-employed people during Coronavirus · petition

What the petition asks

We want to be treated as valued members of society, just as those in employment have been treated

We, the self-employed, will be hit by inevitable tax rises after the Covid-19 pandemic and have been offered little or no support. When compared to the 80% of wages offered to those in employment, universal pay is not enough. We have overheads, rent and bills to pay. We do not see how it is fair that we pay our taxes and support our national economy, only to be left out in the cold in this time of need. We will have no money left to pay taxes after this unless more financial help is offered now

Why it was rejected

The UK Government or Parliament was already taking the action it asked for.

Since this petition was started, the Government has said that most self-employed people can claim a taxable grant worth 80% of their trading profits up to a maximum of £2,500 per month for the next 3 months.

You can find out who is eligible and how to apply here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-coronavirus-covid-19-self-employment-income-support-scheme

You can read the Government’s announcement here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/chancellor-gives-support-to-millions-of-self-employed-individuals

You can find out what other Government support is available for people as a result of coronavirus (under the section on employment and financial support) here: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

You can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips

Timeline

21 Mar 2020	Petition opened for signatures
27 Mar 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee