“When originally announced, the business rate relief was very welcome and came alongside a real hope for an initial recovery through the Test-to-Release Scheme. However, the pandemic took a turn for the worse and the outlook for 2021 has worsened significantly.
“With airports effectively closed again by the government’s travel restrictions, much more significant support is now needed. This should see airports through the current crisis to safeguard jobs and ensure they are fighting fit to boost the UK’s post-pandemic economic recovery.”
When questioned in the House of Commons about the level of support, Robert Courts, the parliamentary under secretary for the Department of Transport, confirmed the scheme will provide support for eligible businesses, up to the equivalent of their business rates liabilities in the 2020/21 financial year, subject to certain conditions and a cap per applicant of £8m .
LONDON, 29 January 2021/ PRNewswire Policy/ . Airports across England are set to receive a boost as the government's financial support scheme opens for applications today. Recognising the crucial role the sector plays and its contribution to the UK economy, the scheme will support the aviation industry while the government continues to roll out its.
Department for Transport
Governmentâs multimillion-pound support scheme for airports opens today
The Airport and Ground Operations Support Scheme is now open to commercial airports and ground handlers who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
airports and ground handlers in England will be eligible to receive up to £8 million each
significant investment to ease pressure on airports hit by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
scheme reflects the sector’s valuable contribution to the UK economy
Airports across England are set to receive a boost as the government’s financial support scheme opens for applications today (29 January 2021).
Commercial airports and ground handlers will be able to apply for up to £8 million each to support with fixed costs while travel restrictions remain in place. The financial relief will help airports and ground handlers to cover losses on costs including airfield operations, contracted services such as airfield and runw
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Government’s multimillion-pound support scheme for airports opens today
airports and ground handlers in England will be eligible to receive up to £8 million each
significant investment to ease pressure on airports hit by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
scheme reflects the sector’s valuable contribution to the UK economy
Airports across England are set to receive a boost as the government’s financial support scheme opens for applications today (29 January 2021).
Commercial airports and ground handlers will be able to apply for up to £8 million each to support with fixed costs while travel restrictions remain in place. The financial relief will help airports and ground handlers to cover losses on costs including airfield operations, contracted services such as airfield and runway maintenance, and business rate bills.