Government grant schemes for hospitality and leisure businesses affected by the COVID-19 Omicron variant
On 21 December, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced that additional support will be available for businesses which have been impacted by the Omicron variant.
The package of support includes a new grant scheme for businesses in hospitality and leisure, a top up to the Additional Restrictions Grant, the reintroduction of the Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme and further funding released through the Culture Recovery Fund.
The Chancellor has asked HMRC to offer businesses in the hospitality and leisure sectors in particular the option of a short delay through the Time to Pay arrangement, and payment in instalments, on a case by case basis, as part of this.
Omicron Hospitality & Leisure Grant - Now Open
Businesses in the hospitality, accommodation and leisure sectors will be eligible for one-off grants of £2,667, £4,000 and £6,000 per premises depending on rateable value.
Apply for Omicron Hospitality - Leisure and Accommodation grant
To apply, you will need your business rates account number and your companies house number (if you have one).
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