Financial support for businesses and employers

Financial support during national restrictions

Businesses that were required to close due to tiered and national restrictions may be eligible for the Local Restrictions Support Grant. If you have not applied, you can use our online form.

Your business may also be eligible for a one-off payment of up to £9,000. If you have already applied and received funding from the Local Restrictions Support Grant you'll have received an email with information about the one-off payment. You do not need to apply again.

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Local Restrictions Support Grants

Businesses that were required to close due to Tier 3 and national restrictions can apply for a Local Restrictions Support Grant.

Discretionary Grant Schemes

If your business was not eligible for the Local Restrictions Support Grant, it may be eligible for a discretionary grant.

Financial support schemes

Find information about financial support schemes your business may be eligible for.

Business Rates and Business relief

Find information about Business Rates and business relief.

Christmas Support Payment for wet-led pubs

The Christmas Support Payment for wet-led pubs is a one off grant of £1,000 for pubs that have been impacted by local restrictions between 2 and 29 December 2020.