As a self employed hairdresser, and not being able to work for nearly 9 months out of 12, has a massive effect on my finances as many others in the exact same position.

Beauty, nails and all self employed trying to run a business and provide for their families.

As many waiting for the announcement today hoping maybe another week or 2 at the most to wait to finally get the 4th grant.

The 3rd grant recieved was December (after been forced to shut again for a month)

Now following the budget released today we have found out that 'if' your eligible to apply for the grant , you can not claim this time until late April which most likely means will not receive the grant until May,  5 months of no financial help , how are we meant to pay the bills , outgoings and reopening costs. 

The employed , get 80% of there wages paid every month, why are or should we be any different the vast majority of us pay our taxes and insurances the same , yet we are not treated the same.

I will not be surprised if this date isn't brought forward already struggling business and people/ families will cause irreparable damage.

Please sign this petition to make the government see how this has been over looked and how important it is to keep us going!