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Self-Employed? Less Work? Latest Advice
If you’re self-employed and getting less work or no work, the government updated its advice on 2 July. We've got all the links to help you apply for help if you need to.
You might be able to claim a grant through the Self-employment Income Support Scheme. If you didn't apply for the first grant, you can still do so up until 13 July. A second grant will be available from 17 August.
For more information - Click Here
Universal Credit
You can also apply online for Universal Credit or the New Style Employment and Support Allowance. Your Universal Credit payment is based on your actual earnings. You need to report any self-employed earnings and expenses at the end of each monthly assessment period.
For more on Universal Credit - Click Here
New Style Employment and Support Allowance
The New Style Employment and Support Allowance applies to you or your child if:
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You are at high risk because you have an underlying health condition (shielding).
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You are self-isolating because you have symptoms of coronavirus.
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You are self-isolating because you came into contact with someone who has symptoms of coronavirus or you were told to self-isolate by a test and trace service.
Interviews and assessments will be done by telephone. You should not go to a Jobcentre Plus unless asked to do so for an exceptional purpose, for example to collect your Payment Exception Service vouchers.
If you have a disability or health condition that affects how much you can work - Click Here
Advance payments
If you do not have enough money to live on while you wait for your first Universal Credit payment you can ask for an advance payment.
Self Assessment payment on account
If you are due to make a Self Assessment payment on account by 31 July 2020, you can put off your payment until January 2021. You don't have to tell HMRC.
Looking for other work
Find full or part-time jobs in England, Scotland and Wales using the Find a job service.
To use the service - Click Here
There is a different service to search for jobs in Northern Ireland.
For JobCentre Online NI - Click Here
Picture: 2 July saw the government issue its latest advice for self employed income support.
Article written by Cathryn Ellis
07th July 2020