An additional £350 million will go to those most affected by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, Communities Secretary Aileen Campbell has announced.The funding will be made available to councils, charities, businesses and community groups and is designed to be flexible, cutting down on red tape to enable them to respond swiftly and according to local need for people impacted economically or through reduced contact with society, including anyone struggling to access food.Ms Campbell said allowing a high level of flexibility was the best way to ensure they were most effective.She said: “This pandemic will disrupt lives like never before and cause financial hardship and negatively impact on our wellbeing.
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