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Birmingham Post
Birmingham Post
Business
Owen Hughes

Tories say big chains are being 'short-changed' on Covid funds in Wales

Tories in Wales and the Welsh Government have clashed over a cap in support that impacts big retail and hospitality chains.

The European Union State Aid controls were applied by the UK Government in March 2020 to any support provided to businesses - meaning there is a cap to the funding that can be allocated.

But Welsh Tories say in England that cap is just over £12m while in Wales the lowest cap of £335,000 is being applied.

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