I think there is a sting in the tale here - I sure he said something about those who benefit from the state will have to contribute their fair share or something like that. I think the definition of worker is going to change
Yeah, trying to find more details now.
There seemed to be a few gotchas.
Not available until June was one of the things I thought I heard.
Will look to average over the last 3 years of trading.
People with less than a year of trading history seem to be in trouble?!?
I am lucky enough to have secured some contracted hours about 3 weeks ago, however my self employed hours will now only make up around 40% of my total income, and from what I could make out this will ultimately make me illegible for any support despite losing around £800-1000 of income a month. Tough times ahead I feel.
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Taxable grant available from June, he’s fucked over his core base, I hope they won’t forget this.
So the maximum per month is going to be £2.5k for all employees? Not good enough, in my opinion.
I’ve no dog in this fight as I am still working, but a lot of people are going to have outgoings that they can’t change.
I wouldn’t be able to cope if it were me.
Think Martin Lewis is on TV at 8:30…
Looks like the expected surge is underway. 
How much is enough?
It is already a phenomenal amount
Could I survive on it yes, when you throw in the mortgage holiday etc
Can I enjoy life on it? No, but I am stuck in this fucking house so what else am I going to spend cash on
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At least you lot are getting something.
Millions around the world aren’t
Many will be lucky to even get some Rice.
BBC News - India coronavirus: Gambling on lockdown to save millions
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Don’t think Bobby Pesto was ready to be summoned…
I genuinely feel for people at this time, hope you work something out and get a hussle somewhere.
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That was funny ha ha.
Absolutely. I’m very happy with this, think it’s fair all round. I understand what pap said about outgoings, but there has to be a ceiling and I’d say they’ve got it pretty much where I would have thought it should be. In any case, how could they justify setting the cap higher than the paye deal?
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I assume you are all heading to your garden/balcony/open window to clap about now.
Gulp.
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They did it in Dubai early
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LOL. Mrs G just got called out by the neighbours for a round of applause.
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PEDANT ALERT!
It wasn’t Ed Harris. It was Robert Duvall.