THE WELSH Government has announced a £200m support package for businesses in Wales to support them during the coronavirus outbreak.

Retail, leisure and hospitality businesses with a rateable value of £51,000 or less will receive 100 per cent business rate relief, and pubs with a rateable value of between £51,000 and £100,000 will receive a £5,000 reduction on their 2020/21 bill.

In addition to the year-long rates holiday, an additional grant of £25,000 will also be offered for businesses in the same sector with a rateable value of between £12,001 and £51,000.

It also provides a £10,000 grant to all businesses eligible for Small Business Rates Relief with a rateable value of £12,000 or less.

Flintshire County Council said it acknowledges the challenges that coronavirus is bringing to local businesses and where possible it will automatically apply the business rate holiday and additional grants to businesses.

Any Business in Flintshire which is experiencing immediate issues should contact the following services: Business Rate enquiries - 01352 704848 Business Support Wales - 03000 6 03000 or visit businesswales.gov.wales/coronavirus-advice