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How the Government is providing real help for businesses and individuals

Government departments are working together to help the country to recover from the current economic crisis as quickly as possible. The Government is determined to help families and businesses to come through the recession, and to build a stronger, fairer and greener economy for the future.

Real help now We know that individuals and businesses need real, tangible help at this difficult time. The Government has made it a priority to put that help in place. To find out more, visit the Real help now website.

Real help for businesses

Real help for businesses ranges from loans of up to £1 million under the Enterprise Finance Guarantee to more time to pay your tax bill. Government can also help businesses with managing cash flow, staff restructuring and major change. To find out more, visit Real help now or Business Link or contact a Business Link Adviser on 0845 600 9 006.

 

BIS provides real help for businesses through Train to Gain, Apprenticeships, Sector Skills Councils and more.

 

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Real help for individuals

For individuals, the practical support available across government ranges from childcare and help with family finances, to support for pensioners and help to find a job.  See the Real help now website or Directgov for more details.

 

BIS provides real help for individuals in many ways, from careers advice and training at work to financial support while you are training.

 

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