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<p>The Government has provided enhanced support through business rates relief and
business grants to businesses occupying properties used for retail, hospitality and
leisure given the direct and acute impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on those sectors.</p><p>
</p><p>The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has published guidance
for Local Authorities (LAs) in England on eligible properties for the business rates
relief. It is for LAs to determine eligibility for reliefs, having regard to guidance
issued by the Government.</p><p> </p><p>LAs can choose to make discretionary grants
to businesses in wider supply chains, like the wholesale food and drink sector, if
the LA considers there is a particular local economic need.</p><p> </p><p>Businesses
that are not eligible for business rates relief or business grants can still benefit
from the wider business and employment support package the Government has made available.</p>
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