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<p>The Government recognises the impact COVID-19 has had on night time economy businesses.
Both BEIS and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) have worked
closely with the sector throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.</p><p> </p><p>We have introduced
an extensive package of support accessible to night time economy business, including
the furlough scheme, which has been extended until March 2021, Local Restrictions
Support Grants of up to £3000 per month, as well as loans, business rates relief and
imposing a moratorium on the forfeiture of a lease for non-payment of rent until 31
December in England and Wales. In addition, so far over £500m of direct grants from
the £1.57bn Cultural Relief Fund have helped 3000 cultural organisations, including
nightclubs such as Ministry of Sound, Fabric and MADE Festival.</p>
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