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<p>During this difficult time the Treasury is working intensively with employers,
delivery partners, industry groups and other government departments to understand
the long-term effects of social distancing across all key areas of the economy.</p><p>
</p><p>The Government recognises the extreme disruption the necessary actions to combat
Covid-19 are having on businesses and sectors like hospitality.</p><p> </p><p>That
is why the Chancellor has already announced unprecedented support for individuals
and businesses, to protect against the current economic emergency. This includes grant
schemes such as the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund and the Discretionary
Grant Fund; a range of government-backed and guaranteed loan schemes; the Coronavirus
Job Retention Scheme, and the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme. Businesses in retail,
hospitality and leisure sectors may further be eligible for a business rates holiday.</p><p>
</p><p>We will continue to monitor the impact of government support with regard to
supporting public services, businesses, individuals, and sectors such as hospitality.
We are also keeping the exit strategy of all schemes under review as we respond to
this pandemic and consider the longer-term economic recovery.</p>
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