Changes to Self-Employment Income Support Scheme eligibility could leave millions without support

By Finlay Greig
Published 17th Aug 2020, 16:36 BST
Updated 17th Aug 2020, 16:37 BST
Rishi SUnak confirmed an extension of the SEISS scheme in June - but some may be set to miss out (Getty Images)Rishi SUnak confirmed an extension of the SEISS scheme in June - but some may be set to miss out (Getty Images)
Rishi SUnak confirmed an extension of the SEISS scheme in June - but some may be set to miss out (Getty Images)

Applications for the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme opened up today (17 Aug), but millions of workers could be without support from the government for six weeks, according to the Telegraph.

The newspaper claims that some would only be able to apply for the grant if they were adversely impacted on or after 14 July. This would mean that those who signed up to the first grant to cover losses from March to May would face a funding gap from May to July.

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Hospitality sector could be hit

In June, the government said that the second grant would only be eligible for those impacted after 14 July.

Non-essential shop, bar and restaurant owners could be impacted by the technicality, as they were able to open on 15 June and 4 July, respectively, in England.