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<p>Officials are working at pace to deliver the measures for small businesses as announced
by the Chancellor. The Covid-19 Business Interruption Loan Scheme, which will provide
financing facilities for SMEs of up to £5 million, launched today (Monday 23<sup>rd</sup>
March). The Small Business and Retail grants will be made available by local authorities
in coming weeks - with extra resources being provided to them to help deal with the
administration of such grant schemes. These measures are part of a wider, unprecedented
package of support for businesses and workers to ensure as best we can that people
remain employed and firms financially secure.</p>
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