COVID-19 Relief Programs for Musicians, Artists, Creative Performers and Freelancers
The following is a listing of organizations and programs that are offering support for creative practitioners who have been impacted by COVID-19.
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Covid-19 Support for Businesses
On 23 March we circulated fact sheets on the various Schemes that the Government had set up to support Businesses. Set out in the following sections is a summary of further information
SELF EMPLOYMENT INCOME SUPPORT SCHEME
The Government has heeded to concerns that there was not sufficient help for self-employed persons to include individuals in partnership. The Chancellor of the Exchequer
VAT Payment Deferrals
VAT Payment Deferrals Summary of Government Support produced by Prager Metis – Last updated 23 March 2020 What we know
Government Refunds to Employer Eligible Statutory Sick Pay
In order to help small and medium sized businesses with Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) extra costs arising as a result of COVID-19, the Government will refund to an employer eligible SSP costs.
Employer Reimbursement for Furloughed Worker Wages
The Government will set up a scheme so that all UK employers, regardless of size, will be eligible for assistance where an employee has been designated as a “furloughed worker.”
Assistance for Self-Employed
SELF EMPLOYED Summary of Government Support produced by Prager Metis – Last updated 23 March 2020
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Guarantee Scheme
The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) is a loan guarantee scheme whereby the bank lends the business money with the Government providing the bank with an 80% guarantee.
Government Support for Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Businesses
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) the Government announced additional measures to help smaller businesses and the self-employed individuals. This includes business rates holiday and cash grants for retail, hospitality...
