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<p>The Government has provided enhanced support through business rates relief 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
on eligible properties. As set out in the guidance, support is targeted at premises
that are wholly or mainly being used as shops, restaurants, cafes, drinking establishments,
cinemas and live music venues; for assembly and leisure; or as hotels, guest and boarding
premises and self-catering accommodation. It is for local authorities to determine
eligibility for reliefs, having regard to guidance issued by the Government.</p><p>
</p><p>A range of further measures to support all businesses, including those not
eligible for the business rates holiday, such as manufacturers, has also been made
available.</p>
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