Chancellor Rishi Sunak announces measure to help self-employed during coronavirus shutdown

The video addresses the concerns of self-employed individuals affected by the coronavirus, reassuring them that they have not been forgotten. It announces a new self-employed income support scheme, offering a taxable grant worth 80% of their average monthly profits over the last three years, up to £2500 a month. This scheme is available across the UK for at least three months, with the possibility of extension if necessary.

How much will the government pay self-employed people affected by the coronavirus?

For how long will the self-employed income support scheme be open?