Coronavirus: Self-Employment Income Support Scheme
To support the self-employed through the coronavirus outbreak the Government has introduced the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS).

This House of Commons Library Briefing provides information in response to some key questions relating to childcare during the coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus: Childcare FAQs (697 KB , PDF)
The Government has stated that the coronavirus outbreak presents “particular challenges and risks to those operating in an educational or childcare context.” This is both because of the need or tendency for people to learn in groups and because of the harmful impact that a break in education may have on a child’s development and progression to further study or employment.
What is in the best interests of those in education and childcare settings during the outbreak will, the Government believes, “vary according to the level of risk which presents itself in a particular place at a particular time.”
This briefing paper provides brief information in response to some key questions regarding the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on childcare providers and parents whose children attend such settings, including:
The final section provides information on the current rules relating to informal childcare provided by friends and family during the coronavirus outbreak, including the forming of childcare bubbles and support bubbles.
This is a fast-moving issue and the briefing should be read as correct at the time of publication. The briefing covers England only.
Coronavirus: Childcare FAQs (697 KB , PDF)
To support the self-employed through the coronavirus outbreak the Government has introduced the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS).
There will be a debate on the children’s social care workforce in Westminster Hall at 4:30pm on 20 July 2022. This debate will be led by Marie Rimmer MP.
This Library briefing paper explains the types of coronavirus restrictions and requirements that have been imposed by the UK's lockdown laws. Currently no restrictions on domestic movement, gatherings or business opening/service limits are in place in any part of the UK.