Welcoming the Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s announcement of the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said:

“Once again, it is good to see the Chancellor listening to real-world business concerns, and expanding assistance to good companies facing severe cash constraints as a result of the Coronavirus crisis.

“These changes fill an important gap in government support, and could make a real difference to medium-sized and larger-firms navigating challenging circumstances. It’s now crucial to ensure that this enhanced support reaches companies in difficulty as quickly as possible.”