Key points for independent convenience retailers:
- Furlough scheme and VAT cut both extended to end of September
- Business rates holiday extended to June
- Up to £6k in restart grants for businesses available
- National Living Wage increased to £8.91
- Income tax, national insurance contributions and alcohol duty to be frozen
Look out for further coverage and analysis in Retail Express due out on 9 March.
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