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Since the start of the first lockdown, we\u2019ve provided a range of targeted measures to see the UK tourism sector through COVID-19. On top of the Government\u2019s wider economic support package, we've provided business rates relief and grants for many in the sector, as well as a substantial cut in VAT for tourism and hospitality activities until the end of March. The Chancellor will deliver the Budget on 3 March, in which he will set out the next phase of our plan to tackle the pandemic and build back better.<\/p>
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Since the start of the first lockdown, we\u2019ve provided a range of targeted measures to see the UK tourism sector through COVID-19. On top of the Government\u2019s wider economic support package, we've provided business rates relief and grants for many in the sector, as well as a substantial cut in VAT for tourism and hospitality activities until the end of March. The Chancellor will deliver the Budget on 3 March, in which he will set out the next phase of our plan to tackle the pandemic and build back better.<\/p>
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We recognise that heightened travel restrictions are significantly impacting international tourism and we are closely monitoring the situation. We will continue to engage with stakeholders via the Tourism Industry Council to assess how we can most effectively support the sector\u2019s recovery.<\/p>
The Global Travel Taskforce last year committed the Government to publish a Tourism Recovery Plan in support of the sector. The Government intends to set out proposals in the Spring, including plans for a marketing campaign to welcome visitors back to the UK as soon as it is safe to do so. <\/ins><\/p> <\/p>"}
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The Department for Transport will lead a successor to the Global Travel Taskforce<\/a>, with an ambition to develop a framework that can facilitate greater inbound and outbound travel as soon as the time is right, while still managing the risk from imported cases and variants. It will report on 12 April.<\/ins><\/p>