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: