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<p>The Government has provided Local Authorities with £1.1billion across England via
the Additional Restrictions Grant, for businesses which are not legally closed, but
which are severely affected by local or national restrictions.</p><p>Local Authorities
have discretion on how to use this funding to support businesses in their areas, but
the Government encourages them to set up discretionary grant schemes to support businesses
such as wholesalers which can remain open, but which are nonetheless severely affected
by the enhanced COVID-19 restrictions.</p><p>All business rates reliefs in England
will be considered through the business rates review.</p><p>In line with the practice
of successive administrations, details of ministerial discussions are not normally
disclosed.</p>
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