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Small firms need more help to bridge an 18-day gap as Covid limits continue but financial support packages wind down, the Federation of Small Business says.
Restrictions were set to be lifted in England on 21 June but this was delayed for four weeks until 19 July.
However, a number of measures aimed at helping firms, such as a business rates exemption and deferred VAT payments, will end on 1 July.
A government spokeswoman said "substantial" support would remain.
The FSB, which represents small firms, is concerned that there will be a gap in financial provisioning that will put more pressure on businesses that are already struggling.