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Treasury funding boost for hard-hit hospitality sector

Cannan says industry is having 'hard time'

Three million pounds of extra funding is being injected into hospitality in a bid to alleviate cashflow issues.

The Treasury Minister says he realises the industry is having a 'hard time' after calls for help from those working in the sector:

The Business Premises Support Scheme - a grant payment based on business rates - has been extended for those struggling to trade properly during the pandemic.

Alfred Cannan has also batted off criticism that the accommodation sector has had unfair support in comparison:

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