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<p>The COVID-19 crisis has led to a steep decline in customer footfall on our high
streets. <br></p><p>That is why the Government has provided funding for over £5 billion
of grants for small retail, hospitality and leisure businesses, and over £9.5 billion
of funding to provide a 12 month business rates holiday for all retail, hospitality
and leisure businesses.</p><p> </p><p>This business rates holiday along with the Retail,
Hospitality and Leisure Grants Fund, are designed to support businesses which have
been particularly hard hit by the crisis.</p>
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