UK opens £10 billion COVID-19 aid programme for self-employed
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LONDON (Reuters) - Millions of British self-employed workers will be able to apply for one-off grants of up to £7,500 from Wednesday, as part of a government assistance package for people whose businesses are affected by the coronavirus.Britain's government has been slower to offer support to self-employed workers than to furloughed employees, 7.5 million of whom are currently benefiting from a programme that pays 80% of their wages, up to £2,500 a month.But in a programme government..