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<p>Greyhound racing, as part of the leisure industry, is eligible to access the help
announced by the Chancellor on 17 March. This set out a business rates holiday for
businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors, irrespective of rateable
value, so that all eligible businesses will pay no business rates for 12 months. On
18 March, MHCLG published guidance for local authorities on the application of the
relief.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, the government has announced the Coronavirus Job
Retention Scheme, through which all UK employers will be able to access support to
continue paying part of their employees’ salary for those employees that would otherwise
have been laid off during this crisis. Furthermore, the Coronavirus Business Interruption
Loan Scheme provides loans of up to £5 million for SMEs through the British Business
Bank, backed by an 80% government guarantee.</p><p><strong><br></strong>Officials
continue to be in regular communication with the Greyhound Board of Great Britain
to understand the needs of the sector during this time and ensure they are aware of
central government guidance as we work towards the resumption of greyhound racing.</p>
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