Guidance for the Self-Employed

Millions of people across the UK have benefited from the new coronavirus (COVID-19) Self-Employed Income Support Scheme, with those eligible receiving a cash grant worth 80% of their average monthly trading profit over the last three years, up to £2,500 per month. This covers 95% of people who receive the majority of their income from self-employment.

The scheme, launched in March 2020, was designed after extensive engagement with stakeholders including the TUC, the Federation of Small Businesses and IPSE - The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed.

Guidance on the coronavirus (COVID-19) Self-employment Income Support Scheme from HMRC can be found here.

COVID-19

Understandably, lots of people have been contacting me about COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic.

COVID-19 Roadmap

On 22nd February 2021, the Prime Minister announced the steps which will be taken to lead the country out of COVID-19 and back to normal life.

Step 1 - from 8th March

COVID-19 Scams

COVID-19 has unfortunately been seen by some criminals as an opportunity.

Many of us are feeling more vulnerable than we normally would. Criminals are playing on this for their own financial gain.

COVID-19 Vaccine

The COVID-19 vaccine is now being rolled out across the Two Cities. A number of people have contacted Nickie, asking various questions about the vaccine. Below are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions Nickie has received.

Vaccine FAQs

Groceries and Food Delivery in the Cities of London & Westminster

Our supermarket chains have worked hard, and are continuing to do so together, to ensure that the UK remains fed. To do this, some supermarkets have changed their opening hours to allow them to restock.

Guidance for Employees

The government has announced a package of measures to protect jobs and incomes as part of the national effort in response to Coronavirus, COVID-19. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has published guidance for employees.

Renters and landlords

In response to the financial impact of the Coronavirus the Government announced a package of protections for renters and landlords including;

Support for Businesses

The Government has brought forward a package of comprehensive measures to support businesses through COVID-19.

The package has included:

Supporting Those Most In Need

A huge number of people across the Two Cities have volunteered to help those in need across London. You can find out more how you can help here.

Travel Advice

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) has been advising British people against all non-essential travel worldwide since 17 March 2020.

Two Cities Business Directory

Since the beginning of the pandemic, local MP Nickie Aiken has been keen to promote services and facilities available to people living in the Two Cities.

Volunteering in the Cities of London & Westminster

Hundreds have of local people have already offered their time to both Westminster City Council and the City of London Corporation to help them look after our constituency’s most vulnerable. Both authorities though are still looking for more volunteers if you would like to get involved.