Ask the Chancellor Rishi Sunak to ensure no musician is left behind. Photo caption: Shutterstock
On Friday the Chancellor Rishi Sunak – as well as announcing an extension to the Self Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) – laid out the Government’s plans for phasing out the Government’s support scheme for employed workers.
He confirmed that in August, the taxpayer contribution will stay at 80%. Employers will only be asked to pay national insurance and employer pension contributions.
By September, employers will be asked to start paying towards people’s wages. Taxpayers will pay 70% of the furlough grant, employers 10%.
And then in October, taxpayers will pay 60% and employers will top this up with 20%. The scheme will then close.
No musician left behind
According to our research, more than a third of musicians are likely to slip between the cracks of the Government’s support schemes.
Ask the Chancellor Rishi Sunak to ensure no musician is left behind.
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