Chamber of Commerce calls for Salary Support to resume

Retail and lifestyle businesses struggling with staff isolating

The Chamber of Commerce is calling on government to switch Salary Support back on.

The scheme, which paid up to £310 per employee per week, was available in some sectors until Monday.

Several retail and lifestyle businesses are closing their doors due to cancellations from the public and staff needing to self-isolate.

Chief executive Rebecca George says government need to act fast as some businesses are at risk of long-term closure: