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<p>Government has introduced a number of support measures to support the tourism and
outdoor events sector through COVID-19, which travelling fairground businesses can
access. Support includes various government-backed loans, as well as the extended
furlough and self-employed support schemes. We also introduced a substantial, UK-wide
cut in VAT for many tourism and hospitality activities, including admission to circuses
and fairs, until the end of March.</p><p>Further to this, the Additional Restrictions
Grant discretionary fund will allow Local Authorities to help businesses more broadly
during this period. It supports businesses that are not covered by other grant schemes,
such as the Local Restrictions Support Grant, or where additional funding is needed.</p><p>We
recognise that Covid-19 has significantly impacted the culture sector and that these
are extremely difficult times for organisations such as travelling fairgrounds. We
continue to meet with representatives of the Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain to assess
how we can most effectively support the industry through this period.</p>
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