UK: British Secretary of State for Business Alok Sharma MP hosting daily coronavirus press conference. Part Six.

The video discusses measures to support the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic, including mortgage holidays, increased credit facilities, and the COVID Business Interruption Loan Scheme. It emphasizes the role of banks in ensuring these benefits reach businesses and consumers, and stresses the importance of fairness in fund distribution, drawing parallels to the 2008 financial crisis.

What actions are being urged of the UK banks regarding the loan scheme?

What historical event is referenced in relation to the current support for businesses?