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<p>The Chancellor of the Exchequer has said there will be no further extension or
changes to the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS).</p><p>The SEISS will
remain open for applications for the second and final grant until 19 October.</p><p>
</p><p>Those who require more support may be able to benefit from other elements of
the comprehensive package of support for individuals and businesses.</p><p>This package
includes Bounce Back loans, tax deferrals, rental support, increased levels of Universal
Credit, mortgage holidays, and other business support grants. More information about
the full range of business support measures is available at</p><p><a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/collections/financial-support-for-businesses-during-coronavirus-covid-19"
target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/collections/financial-support-for-businesses-during-coronavirus-covid-19</a>.</p><p>
</p><p>As the economy reopens, it is right that state support is reduced and the focus
shifts to getting people back to work. On 8 July, the Government introduced the Plan
for Jobs which will make available up to £30 billion to assist in creating, supporting
and protecting jobs. The Plan includes the Kickstart Scheme, reduces the level of
VAT for the hospitality and accommodation sector, and creates jobs through £8.6 billion
of infrastructure, decarbonisation and maintenance projects. More information can
be found here:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/a-plan-for-jobs-documents/a-plan-for-jobs-2020"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/a-plan-for-jobs-documents/a-plan-for-jobs-2020</a>.</p>
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