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<p>The Chancellor has announced a Self-Employed Income Support Scheme that will help
millions of people across the UK, with those eligible receiving a cash grant worth
80% of their average monthly trading profit over the last three years. This covers
95% of people who receive the majority of their income from self-employment.</p><p>
</p><p>The government has also announced a package of temporary welfare measures to
support those on low incomes through the outbreak, including relaxing the Minimum
Income Floor for all self-employed claimants affected by the economic impact of COVID-19.
Taken together, these measures provide over £6.5bn of additional support through the
welfare system.</p>
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