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Contractors engaged by Government departments, their Executive Agencies and Non Departmental Public Bodies, which includes the NHS, will receive financial support should they not be able to work due to COVID-19.
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Following the Chancellor's announcement of financial support for the self-employed, the Treasury issued a statement clarifying some of the detail. It included the information that freelancers and contractors who pay salary and dividends will not be covered by the announcement, but would be able to apply for the Job Retention Scheme.
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The Chancellor rolled out the much-anticipated package of financial support for the self-employed during the coronavirus - but many complained that freelancers and contractors were again overlooked.
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A snapshot survey by recruitment agency body, APSCo shows that contractors are being told that their assignments have been terminated, and there is a complete stall on permanent hiring with job offers being rescinded.
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Freelancer organisations have written an open letter calling on Prime Minister Boris Johnson for a Temporary Income Protection Fund to support the self-employed during the Corona Virus crisis.
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Fears the Government will scrap Entrepreneurs’ Relief in the Budget on March 11 is resulting in many senior doctors and other professionals deciding to close their small companies earlier than planned and to effectively retire.
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Men earn considerably more than women in self-employment - significantly higher than among employees.
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The Government has been called on to create an 'emergency fund' to stop freelancers and the self-employed being 'left behind' in Corona Virus planning.
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The Government’s new immigration rules are seriously flawed because they do not adequately cover the self-employed, according to a warning by freelancer group, IPSE.
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Tax payers have the right to challenge penalties given by HMRC for missing the Self Assessment tax return deadline on January 31.
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