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U.K. Government Faces Pressure From Industry on Economic Measures for Freelancers
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variety.comThe U.K. government is facing increasing pressure from the creative industries after it emerged that economic measures set out for the self-employed last week by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak have yawning gaps in them.
The measures may have come as a welcome move for many creative industries workers, but not all are eligible for the benefits.
Several workers fall between the various schemes available, including those who commenced self-employment after April 2019, recent graduates, those paid in dividends, temporary workers, and short-term contractors on pay as you earn plans.
Under the coronavirus job retention scheme, self-employed individuals can claim 80% of their average income over the last three years up to £2,500 ($3,000)
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