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<p>My Department is in regular contact with Her Majesty’s Treasury to closely assess
the impact of COVID-related support measures on the hospitality industry.</p><p>Hospitality
businesses can continue to make use of the Government’s comprehensive support package
- including the various loan schemes, a significant cut to VAT until the end of March,
plus business rates relief for eligible hospitality, retail and leisure businesses.</p><p>When
it launches in November, the Jobs Support Scheme (JSS) will help protect jobs within
businesses facing lower demand due to COVID-19. We have also announced an expansion
of the JSS to provide temporary support to businesses whose premises have been legally
required to close as a direct result of Covid-19 restrictions</p><p>We continue to
engage with stakeholders through the Visitor Economy Working Group to assess how we
can most effectively support employers and employees within the hospitality sector.</p><p><strong><p><p></strong></p>
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