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The Coronavirus Additional Restrictions Grant has been made available to the council and is there to be used to support businesses forced to close by the lockdown or businesses which have remained open but are struggling.

Ben Everitt, MP for Milton Keynes north, said: “We know these are extremely tough times for everybody and we have to do everything we can to help local people so I urge businesses who need the support to get in touch with the council.”

Iain Stewart, the MP for Milton Keynes South, said he was 'glad' that the council will be able to help businesses in the community.

More than £5 million has been made available to MK Council

To check if you're eligible for the funding, visit www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-youre-eligible-for-the-coronavirus-additional-restrictions-grant

The past two days have seen 144 new Covid cases confirmed in MK.

Milton Keynes businesses urged to contact council for slice of £5 million coronavirus grant funds