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<p>The government has delivered on its promise to stand by businesses and workers
throughout the pandemic and has provided one of the most comprehensive and generous
packages of support globally. This support has included billions of pounds for businesses
through loans and grants, support for millions of jobs through the Coronavirus Job
Retention Scheme and Self-Employment Income Support Scheme, deferred VAT payments,
and a lease forfeitures moratorium for commercial tenants. The Chancellor recently
extended the furlough scheme until the end of October and a host of these other support
measures are still available to support businesses. Additionally, on 8 July the Chancellor
announced the Plan for Jobs, the measures in which will provide additional support
to all businesses as we reopen the economy.</p><p> </p><p>We are continuing to review
the economic situation and will continue helping businesses through this crisis where
it is appropriate.</p>
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