WALES

• The Restrictions Business Fund Non-Domestic Rates (NDR) for non-essential retail, hospitality, leisure and tourism sectors has been extended to provide a single top up payment for businesses affected by national restrictions. Discretionary based grant for the period to end of March 2021 will also be available through application via local authorities. Read more >
• 04/02/21 – Businesses urged to register for financial support. Read more >

SCOTLAND

• 11/02/21 – A further £17.5 million of emergency coronavirus funding has been allocated to support creative freelancers and the events sector in Scotland. Read more >

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