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Covid support for the self-employed this winter – everything you need to know

• Webinar
• 12:30PM - 1:30PM, 6 Oct 2020
• Webinar

Last week the Chancellor unveiled the Winter Economy Plan – his package of measures designed to help businesses and people survive the next six months (when Covid infection rates are expected to rise). Some of these measures will directly impact people working for themselves, either through their own limited company, or as sole traders. Join the IPSE policy team on Tuesday 6^th October at 12.30 to find out what support is available for you and your business over the next six months, and where we think that support is insufficient. The webinar will cover:

• The Job Support Scheme (JSS) – available to company directors, though even less generous than its predecessor, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (furlough scheme)
• The Self-Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) - extended for a further six months, but on less generous terms and will still exclude many
• Bounce Back Loans (BBLs) – changes to the repayment terms
• VAT and self-assessment deferrals – existing deferrals have been extended, some additional ones made available
• IPSE’s view on the Winter Economy Plan – why we’ll be pushing the government for more

As always, there will be plenty of opportunity for you to ask questions during the webinar, but you can also send them in advance to [email protected] Please put ‘Question for the webinar’ in the title of your email.