Businesses which applied for financial support from the government still haven’t received it yet. Some business owners haven’t heard back from Trafford Council to acknowledge their applications for the grants, which form part of the Government’s £330 billion support package for the economy to help firms through the coronavirus outbreak.
Some businesses applied weeks ago and had not heard anything back since, but Trafford Council said it is working as fast as it can to get through the hundreds of applications it has received.
They said money started being distributed last week. Business owners and workers took to Twitter to call for clarity this week, with many stating businesses are struggling now and they need help immediately.
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