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AS millions of workers grapple with the knock-on effects of the coronavirus lockdown, Chancellor Rishi Sunak today announced the details of a cash bailout for the self-employed.

Here's what was said in this evening's briefing.

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Chancellor Rishi Sunak pledged to pay 80 per cent of employee wages. But support for the self-employed is not likely to be as generousCredit: PA:Press Association

What time was Rishi Sunak's announcement about help for the self-employed?

explained the details of the bailout at the Government's daily coronavirus briefing this afternoon at around 5pm.

Five million Brits - almost one in six of the workforce - work for themselves.

Some 1.7 million of them have already been left out of pocket by the crisis, the Resolution Foundation think-tank has warned.

What did the Chancellor announce today?

Mr Sunak tonight announced new measures to help the self-employed as he reassured them 'you have not been forgotten' and that 'we all stand together'.

The Chancellor said: 'Today I am announcing a new self-employed income support scheme.'

The self-employed who have suffered financially as a result of the coronavirus outbreak will be able to claim a grant worth 80 per cent of their average monthly profits up to £2,500 a month.

These measures will be in place for at least three months and is 'one of the most generous packages in the world.'

The money will be paid in a single lump sum, but will not start to arrive until the start of June at the earliest.