COVID-19 support schemes

The second round of the Self Employment Income Support scheme opened today.   Those whose businesses have been adversely affected by COVID-19 since 14th July can apply for a grant up to 70% of their average monthly earnings for a further 3 months, up to a maximum of £6,570.  You can claim for the second grant even if you did not make a claim for the first grant and the deadline is 19th October.  See: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-coronavirus-covid-19-self-employment-income-support-scheme