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<p>The UK, along with many other countries around the world, has experienced a severe
recession caused by coronavirus, and no major economy has avoided a dramatic fall
in GDP. In response to those restrictions, the government took action to protect jobs
and livelihoods and support businesses through the deepest global recession in decades.</p><p>
</p><p>Since they were classed as Very High Alert, the government has also recently
provided local authorities in Liverpool City Region with £44m to support businesses
and public health. The government had already provided businesses in the Liverpool
City Region with £1.3bn in direct support through grants and loans, and local authorities
with £136m of additional support to address Covid-related pressures.</p>
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