Government clarifies BI payouts after insurer meetings
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, has confirmed that businesses hit by yesterday’s government guidance for the public to avoid unnecessary contact through going out can claim on their business interruption policies where they have pandemic cover.
At a press conference with the Prime Minister, Sunak noted that as well as access to finance, businesses need support with their cashflow and fixed costs.
“Following the change to medical advice
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