From today, 17th August 2020, self-employed workers who were eligible for Government support during the pandemic can apply for a second and final grant through the Self Employment Income Support Scheme. Further information on the Self Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-coronavirus-covid-19-self-employment-income-support-scheme
In the last six months, the Government has provided £12,600,000 to 4,000 self-employed people as part of the SEISS in Rutland and Melton*. This second and final grant will provide 70 percent of average monthly earnings, up to £6,570 for three months’ worth of profits. If you receive the grant you can continue to work and start a new trade or take on other employment. This will give flexibility and stability for self-employed people across the United Kingdom and in Rutland and Melton.
MP for Rutland and Melton, Alicia Kearns said
“I urge eligible Rutland and Melton residents to apply for this grant which has already provided almost £13m for Rutland and Melton residents. The self-employed are the backbone of our local economy, so it is right that the Government is taking such unprecedented action to support them.”
This support for self-employed people through the SEISS is in addition to the over £95 million provided to Rutland and Melton as part of its unprecedented actions to protect the UK economy during the pandemic. This includes
- 14,400 people helped through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
- 2,000 business grants paid, totalling more than £23 million
- At least 127 businesses helped by the discretionary grant scheme, totalling more than £700,000
- 1,816 loans, totalling more than £74 million.
The Government has also introduced A Plan for Jobs that will provide up to £30 billion, including
- £4.1 billion in VAT reductions for hospitality, accommodation and attractions
- Up to £9.4 billion Job Retention Bonus
- £5.6 billion in infrastructure spending
- £3.8 billion in Stamp Duty temporary reductions
Alicia Kearns MP said
‘The support our businesses have received in Rutland and Melton has been vital to keep people afloat in this difficult time. Now, our responsibility is to generate our recovery and to encourage growth and investment across the UK, the East Midlands and in Rutland and Melton. The further support through the second SEISS grant, coupled with the continuing CJRS and the Government’s Plan for Jobs means that the our communities and businesses will be well placed to strongly rebound as we recover from COVID-19. I also look forward to working with all levels of Government to level up public services and create jobs in Rutland and Melton.”
*Not including Harborough District Council statistics
