Region's business leaders call for more support for self-employed - The Leamington Observer

Region's business leaders call for more support for self-employed

Leamington Editorial 24th Mar, 2020   0

SELF-EMPLOYED people need government support to cushion the economic impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, say business leaders in Coventry and Warwickshire.

The Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce has asked the government to introduce similar support measures that have been offered to other businesses.

Chief executive Louise Bennett said: “It goes without saying that these are unprecedent times for all of us, including those in business.

“The measures announced last week have given many companies a bit of breathing space.




“However, there is no question that there is a gap in terms of the help that has been offered to the self-employed and freelance business community.

“We would urge decision-makers to look at measures that will offer those businesses similar support and reassurance.


“We would also urge the government to clarify which businesses can continue to operate as normal and those which must close or work only from home.”

She added the business community would do all it can to support the national effort in tackling the virus despite facing huge uncertainty.

She said: “The latest announcement from the prime minister is another challenge that businesses are ready to tackle.

“Over recent weeks, there has been a huge amount for business owners to take on board and these new measures place further restrictions on all of us.

“However, businesses are ready to support the national effort and we at the chamber are here to help companies through it.

“The government has made several announcements over the past seven to ten days to offer help to businesses in this very uncertain period and we are here to help them tap into that support.”

“It’s important that firms can access financial support quickly and easily in order to give them the breathing space they need.”

Contact the Chamber on 024 7665 4321 for more information or support.

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