NEW figures show that 3,200 self-employed people in Keighley have received support from a second round of Government grants.
Workers across the parliamentary constituency, which includes Ilkley, have accessed grants totalling £7.1 million in the second tranche of the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme.
The funding is designed to help cover lost earnings due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Grants were made available to cover up to 70 per cent of average monthly profits, between June and August.
In the first round, from March to May, up to 80 per cent was made available and £10.3m was distributed across the constituency.
The support is applauded by Keighley MP Robbie Moore.
He said: "I know this year has been hugely challenging for self-employed workers in Keighley and Ilkley and these latest figures demonstrate the scale of help that the Government has put in place to support their livelihoods."
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