he Chancellor has extended a scheme supporting the UK's self-employed workers through the coronavirus crisis, amid pressure from MPs.
Rishi Sunak told the Government's daily coronavirus briefing that a second and final grant will be available on the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme in August.
The scheme has been due to expire on Sunday - prompting a cross-party group of more than 100 MPs to call from an extension.
Rishi Sunak told the Government's daily coronavirus briefing that a second and final grant will be available on the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme in August.
The scheme has been due to expire on Sunday - prompting a cross-party group of more than 100 MPs to call from an extension.
