The self-employed or people earning below the Lower Earnings Limit of
£118 per week can now more easily claim Universal Credit or Contributory
Employment and Support Allowance (Contributory Employment and Support
Allowance will be payable, at a rate of £73.10 a week for those over 25, for
eligible people affected by COVID-19 or self-isolating in line with advice
from Day 1 of sickness, rather than Day 8).