BUSINESSES are being urged to claim vital cash while they can.

Brighton and Hove City Council estimates as many as 800 companies in the city may be eligible for coronavirus-related grants.

Council leader Councillor Nancy Platts said eligible businesses “urgently” need to apply for funds while they can.

To see if you are eligible visit brighton-hove.gov.uk/covid-businesses-support.

  • At The Argus, we are championing the work of traders during the coronavirus pandemic as part of our #BackingSussexBusiness campaign. We are always interested to hear how the community is coming together in this crisis. If you know of a local business battling to do all it can in these tough times and/or offering support to the local community, please get in touch at laurie.churchman@theargus.co.uk and rose.lock@theargus.co.uk.