UK budget to give GBP5 billion in grants to firms hit hardest by Covid
Sun, 28th Feb 2021 09:57
(Alliance News) - Pubs, restaurants, shops and other businesses hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic in the UK will be boosted by a GBP5 billion grant scheme to help them reopen as the lockdown is eased.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak will detail the restart grants worth up to GBP6,000 per premises to help non-essential retailers reopen and trade safely at his government budget on Wednesday.
Hospitality, hotels, gyms, as well as personal care and leisure firms, will be eligible for up to GBP18,000 per premises as they are due to open later under the plans for easing lockdown.
Budget: £5bn business grants for firms hit hardest by Covid
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