Chancellor Rishi Sunak answering questions from media after delivering jobs plan

The transcript discusses the challenges faced by self-employed individuals who missed out on government support schemes. It highlights the government's efforts to provide comprehensive support to self-employed people, benefiting millions. However, some individuals remain unsupported due to lack of tax records. The transcript also addresses unemployment forecasts, with predictions of rising unemployment rates. The government has introduced various measures, such as the furlough scheme and job support scheme, to protect jobs and support businesses during the economic crisis.

What is the speaker's message regarding the support for self-employed individuals?

• They should abandon their careers.

• They have received more generous support than in other countries.

• They should seek alternative work.

• They are not eligible for any support.

Why can't the government extend support to some self-employed individuals?

• They earn too much money.

• They are not citizens.

• They are not considered self-employed.

• They have not filed a tax return.

What do independent forecasters predict about unemployment?

• It will remain stable.

• It will rise to high single digits.

• It will be eliminated.

• It will decrease significantly.

What is the purpose of the furlough scheme introduced by the government?

• To encourage layoffs.

• To protect as many jobs as possible.

• To increase taxes.

• To reduce government spending.

How does the job support scheme aim to help businesses?

• By allowing part-time work instead of layoffs.

• By reducing working hours.

• By increasing employee salaries.

• By providing full-time employment.