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AA comment on bounce back loans

/ April 15th 2020 /
Advertising and the UK Economy Coronavirus Response

Following the announcement on April 27 by the Chancellor of the Exchequer of Bounce Back Loans to help businesses affected by the COVID-19 lockdown, Advertising Association Chief Executive Stephen Woodford has issued the following statement:

“Small and medium sized businesses across advertising and marketing services will be relieved at this latest announcement from the Chancellor about the creation of Bounce Back Loans and we are pleased that they have listened to industry regarding the need for further assistance. Given the pressures that businesses are under, we appreciate the efforts the Government has made to ensure this process will be as simple, straightforward and timely as possible.”