Small UK events businesses take strain over delays in aid payments
Local councils have so far paid out a fraction of funds available, industry body says
10 February 2021 - 16:59
London — Struggling small businesses across England have so far missed out on £1.4bn ($1.94bn) of aid promised by the government due to delays in processing claims, an events industry trade association says.
Finance minister Rishi Sunak announced on October 31 that businesses in England that could not operate normally due to Covid-19 would be eligible to receive up to £3,000 a month to help support fixed costs such as rent...
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