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More financial support for businesses as Covid cases surge

Number of measures in place to assist employers & workers

Businesses can expect more financial support from government.

It follows local businesses like pubs, restaurants and shops struggling with the new surge in coronavirus cases. 

Treasury Minister Alf Cannan says the rate of incapacity benefit is being increased to £230 per week for first two weeks.

More announcements will be made later today. (23 July)

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