Petition · past parliament · HM Treasury

Extend Covid-19 support for self-employed workers in high-risk occupations

Closed 43 signatures

What the petition asks

The Government should increase financial support for self-employed workers working in occupations with higher risk of Covid-19, such as those working in close contact services, and chauffeurs and private hire drivers.
The Covid-19 outbreak is dangerous and potentially lethal, especially to those in high-risk occupations, such as those working in close contact services, and chauffeurs and private hire drivers.

Until a safe vaccine arrives many self-employed workers in high-risk occupations will choose not to return to work, and will require further financial assistance.

It is requested that the Government looks at this matter urgently and offers more assistance.

Timeline

23 Sep 2020 Petition opened for signatures
23 Mar 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 43
Status Closed
Department HM Treasury
Opened 23 Sep 2020
Closed 23 Mar 2021

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.