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<p>The Government recognises the importance of supporting the self-employed, including
freelancers, during the COVID-19 outbreak and has taken steps to deliver a very substantial
economic support package, designed to provide individuals and businesses with the
assistance and certainty they need over the course of the pandemic. This includes
over £33bn of support provided to eligible self-employed individuals through the Self-Employment
Income Support Scheme (SEISS), as well as increased levels of Universal Credit, Extended
Loss Carry Back rules, the Recovery Loan scheme, tax deferrals, rental support, mortgage
holidays, self-isolation support payments and other business support grants.</p><p>
</p><p>As restrictions are eased, economic activity and demand will gradually pick
up as a result, and the Government will continue to consider how it can support all
parts of the labour market, recognising that businesses will need some time to recover
and adapt.</p>
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