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

The video discusses a support scheme for self-employed individuals, offering income support similar to that for furloughed employees. It highlights the scheme's generosity compared to other countries and addresses the challenges in providing fair support to a diverse self-employed population. Eligibility criteria are outlined to ensure targeted support and minimize fraud, including a cap on trading profits and requirements for tax returns.

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