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The measures announced by the Government, which are described below, addresses the concerns of the petition and ensures that household finances are being protected.\r\n\r\nThe Government will make sure it protects, as far as possible, people’s jobs and incomes. On 12 May, the Government announced a major extension to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme which will continue to the end of October, including more flexibility and employer contributions from August as people return to work. All UK employers can apply for a grant that covers 80% of furloughed employees’ usual monthly wage costs, up to £2500 a month, plus the associated Employer National Insurance contributions and pension contributions. The first grant payments have now been paid to help support jobs that might otherwise have been lost. On Thursday 26 March the Chancellor announced a new Self-Employment Income Support Scheme to support self-employed individuals affected by coronavirus outbreak. The SEISS will provide grants to those who are self-employed, or members of partnerships, worth 80% of their trading profits/partnership trading profits, up to a maximum of £2,500 per month for 3 months.  To support those on low incomes through the outbreak the Government has announced a package of temporary welfare measures, which includes an increase in the Local Housing Allowance rates for Universal Credit and Housing Benefit claimants so that it covers the cheapest third of local rents. \r\n\r\nOn the 17 March, the Chancellor announced on behalf of the sector that banks and building societies would offer a 3-month ‘mortgage holiday’ for borrowers that are financially struggling with their repayments. Following from this, draft guidance announced by the FCA on the 22nd May included the option for individuals to extend their mortgage holiday for a further 3 months where needed. This measure has also been extended to Buy to Let landlords struggling as a result of their tenants being unable to meet their rental repayments.\r\n\r\nThe Government has implemented legislation that prevents landlords from being able to start proceedings to evict tenants for at least a 3-month period from the 26th March. This will provide reassurance that tenants will not have their homes repossessed at this difficult time. \r\n\r\nCustomers who are concerned about the current financial situation should get in touch with their lender or landlord at the earliest possible opportunity.\r\nThe Chancellor has also recently responded to a query on his official Twitter Q&A regarding a rent freeze, you can find his response here https://twitter.com/RishiSunak/status/1263808830355517441. \r\n\r\nWith regards to energy bills, the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy announced on 19 March that the Government, working with Citizens Advice, Ofgem and Energy UK have secured an industry-wide agreement to a set of principles for assisting consumers through difficulties caused by Covid-19. These are to: identify and prioritise customers at risk, support customers who are impacted financially as a direct or indirect result of Covid 19, and support prepayment meter customers directly or indirectly impacted by Covid 19 to stay on supply.\r\n\r\nThe support offered will be based on the individual circumstances of the customer and the systems, processes and capability of the supply company, but could include extending discretionary or friendly credit, or sending out a pre-loaded top up card for traditional prepay customers who are unable to top up.\r\n\r\nIn the first instance, we suggest self-isolating customers contact their energy supplier to find out what support will be available. If you need further advice, we suggest you contact the Citizens Advice Consumer Service (CACS), a Government funded advice service. 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If you would not like to receive further updates about this petition, you can unsubscribe below. \n","created_at":"2020-05-05T15:52:00.557Z","updated_at":"2020-05-05T15:52:00.557Z"},{"subject":"Original Government response","body":"The Government has announced cross sector support for consumers and businesses impacted by Covid 19 and we will continue to consider how consumers can be further supported.\nOn the 17 March, the Chancellor announced on behalf of the sector that banks and building societies will offer a 3-month ‘mortgage holiday’ for borrowers, including landlords with Buy-to-Let mortgages, that are financially struggling with their repayments. This forbearance measure will enable affected borrowers to defer their mortgage payments for up to 3 months while they get back on their feet.\nThe Government has implemented emergency legislation requiring landlords to give tenants three months’ notice if they wish to seek possession. The court service has also halted all housing possession action, initially for 90 days, although this can be extended if needed.\nCustomers who are concerned about the current financial situation should get in touch with their lender or landlord at the earliest possible opportunity.\nWith regards to energy bills, the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy announced on 19 March that the Government, working with Citizens Advice, Ofgem and Energy UK have secured an industry-wide agreement to a set of principles for assisting consumers through difficulties caused by Covid-19. These are to: identify and prioritise customers at risk, support customers who are impacted financially as a direct or indirect result of Covid 19, and support prepayment meter customers directly or indirectly impacted by Covid 19 to stay on supply.\nThe support offered will be based on the individual circumstances of the customer and the systems, processes and capability of the supply company, but could include extending discretionary or friendly credit, or sending out a pre-loaded top up card for traditional prepay customers who are unable to top up.\nIn the first instance, we suggest self-isolating customers contact their energy supplier to find out what support will be available. If you need further advice, we suggest you contact the Citizens Advice Consumer Service (CACS), a Government funded advice service. You can find out more about CACS on website www.adviceguide.org.uk (http://www.adviceguide.org.uk) or by calling the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on 03454 04 05 06.\nHM Treasury\nThis response was given on 3 April 2020. The Petitions Committee then requested a revised response, that more directly addressed the request of the petition.\n","created_at":"2020-06-05T12:29:34.053Z","updated_at":"2020-06-05T12:29:34.053Z"},{"subject":"E-petition session on support for households during COVID-19","body":"On Thursday 17 September the Petitions Committee will hold a hybrid e-petitions session to discuss petitions relating to supporting households during the COVID-19 pandemic. \nMore than 347,000 petitioners have now signed parliamentary petitions relating to supporting households through the coronavirus crisis, as the Government continues to adapt the support system being offered across the country. The session will allow MPs to discuss these petitions, including:\n• Implement Universal Basic Income to give home & food security through Covid19: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/302284 \n• Encourage lenders, landlords and utilities to freeze payments during lockdown:  https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/302256 \n• Require councils to suspend council tax payments during the coronavirus outbreak: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/303274 \nMinisters from the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Department for Work and Pensions and Treasury will be attending to respond to the debate.\nThis session has been scheduled because sittings in Westminster Hall (where e-petitions are normally debated) are still suspended as part of Parliament’s arrangements for adapting to the Coronavirus outbreak. This session will be held in one of Parliament’s committee rooms, with the option of MPs participating via video-link, giving them the opportunity to debate and question Government Ministers on the issues being raised by petitioners.\nWatch live from 2.30pm on Thursday 17 September: https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/680ac921-0f35-4295-ae1c-76aea7b4b007 \nFind out more: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/news/119010/mps-to-present-concerns-to-ministers-on-support-for-households-during-covid19/\nFollow the Petitions Committee on Twitter @HOCpetitions: https://twitter.com/HoCpetitions\n","created_at":"2020-09-15T16:16:29.858Z","updated_at":"2020-09-15T16:42:02.540Z"}]}}}