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<p>The Government has announced an unprecedented support package to help businesses
through this challenging time.</p><p> </p><p>For larger businesses, this includes
the new Covid Corporate Financing Facility (CCFF), which will provide additional help
for firms facing cash flow disruption.</p><p> </p><p>For small and medium-sized businesses
(SMEs), the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) will provide Government-backed
finance of up to £5m per business, helping SMEs who risk becoming unviable during
this period. The scheme launched on Monday 23 March, and is being offered by a wide
range of lenders. The British Business Bank (BBB) administer the scheme on behalf
of Government, and are working with new lenders who wish to offer this scheme.</p><p>
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