If there is a fifth SEISS grant announced by the Chancellor, it will be for May onwards.
A fifth grant has not yet been announced by Mr Sunak - but the furlough scheme has been extended to September, meaning there would be support offered to freelancers as well.
The amount of support offered by the Treasury is likely to be reduced from May when restrictions are expected to ease.
This means any fifth grant could be the final one given to freelancers across the UK.
SEISS grant 5: Will the fifth grant be decreased? How much can I get? (Image: DOWNING STREET)
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The SEISS grant was introduced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak last year in an effort to help self employed Brits stay on their feet while they were unable to work throughout the pandemic. The grant has since been extended three times so far, with the fourth grant expected to open for applicants in the coming weeks, although the Government hasn t yet confirmed exactly when this could be. While the scheme has undoubtedly helped millions across the country, a number of people have fallen through the cracks, having received no payment at all for thei