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<p>The Government has introduced an unprecedented package of support for businesses
that are required to close, or which are severely affected by the restrictions put
in place to tackle Covid-19 and save lives.</p><p> </p><p>English Language Teaching
Centres may be eligible for support through the Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG),
a scheme administered by Local Authorities. It is within Local Authorities’ discretion
to use this funding to support businesses in the way they see fit. Local Authorities
may choose to support those business who have not be mandated to close but have had
their trade adversely affected by restrictions.</p><p> </p><p>Local Authorities have
been allocated a further £500m in discretionary funding via the Additional Restrictions
Grant. This is in addition to £1.1bn already allocated in November 2020.</p>
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