The Government’s COVID-19 business continuity package
contains practical measures that will help reassure business
and the public in these uncertain times, says Business
Central.
"The targeted support to help keep businesses
afloat and people in vulnerable sectors in work, and the
boost for welfare beneficiaries to encourage them to spend
more, will help ensure the economy ticks over, and are
welcomed," says Chief Executive John Milford.
"We are
hearing from our members that some sectors are already
hurting and these practical measures are what is needed
right now as we look to an uncertain future.
"The
Government has listened to business but there must be still
more to come.
"It’s clear this year’s Budget will
provide the opportunity for a second bite at this and we
look forward to seeing what that holds.
"Closer to
that time we should have a better take on how effective
today’s measures have been and what is needed to take us
forward.
"This is a developing situation as such we
need to work together to make it
work."
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