The latest financial assistance measures for the self-employed and freelance workers has been announced by the chancellor. He has confirmed the support is similar the that received by employed workers however there is a significant delay in being able to claim.

• Self-employed workers will receive a taxable grant totalling 80% of average taxable income over the last 3 years up to a total of £2,500 per month. Initially this will be for a period of 3 months
• The grant is only available if your taxable profits were below £50,000
• You must have completed your 2019 tax return or file it within the next 4 weeks
• The grants will not be available until June 2020
• HMRC will contact all self-employed workers that qualify