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13 Oct 2020 Economy

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) Members’ Week has been hailed a great success by members, guests and staff alike, as the Federation broke new ground to deliver the industry’s first major virtual event.

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08 Sep 2020 Economy

GGF annual report reflects on tough but steady year

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has released its Annual Report 2020 reporting on the activity and performance of the Federation for the year ending 31st December 2019.

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04 Aug 2020 Energy

Little for glazing in Green Grant Scheme

The Government has released more details of the Green Homes Grant Scheme almost one month after it was announced by the Chancellor.

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21 Jul 2020 Environment

GGF keep pressure on Government over Green Scheme

Following the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) recent communications to Government highlighting the poor timing of the Green Homes Grant Scheme, the industry’s leading trade body is continuing to crank up the pressure on the Government.

30 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

GGF invited to Government workstreams to help recovery

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has recently been invited to attend two Government Work Streams for the Housing Working Group and the Repair Maintenance and Improvement Working Group respectively.

23 Jun 2020 Economy

Industry using GGF safe guides to tackle COVID-19

In May, the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) was first to launch comprehensive Installer and Homeowners’ Safe Guides for the industry. The high-quality content which is underpinned by the latest Government Guidance has seen a huge upsurge in downloads and usage of the Guides, as well as an increase in page views of general COVID-19 content on the GGF’s website.

23 Jun 2020 Economy

GGF pleased at positive signs for conservatory sector

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has received some interesting statistics and comments indicating that 2020 could be a very good year for conservatory sales.

23 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Channel Glass: GGF launches new publications

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) Technical Team is continuing to update and add to the Federation’s “best in industry” publications. Following last month’s launch of the Technical Datasheet series on Window Film, the GGF is pleased to introduce the Series 4.6 Channel Glass, which includes five new Technical Datasheets.

23 Jun 2020 Economy

GGF welcomes new government plans to boost construction

New measures to help the construction industry boost building and return to work safely will be introduced this week, Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick MP announced on 22 June 2020).

16 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

GGF urges Scottish Government to ease restrictions

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has written to the three Scottish Government departments, as well as a direct letter to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, asking that the current lockdown restrictions on home improvement companies are eased to allow installers to work safely in people’s homes.

16 Jun 2020 Economy

GGF saddened to lose founder member

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is saddened to hear that Everest Ltd has gone into pre-pack administration. Everest was a founder member of the GGF and has been a regular contributor to GGF meetings for over 40 years.

02 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

GGF to deliver even more Covid-19 support

Following the release of the GGF’s two free Safe Guides for Homeowners and Companies respectively, and having published over 55 related articles, the GGF is now aiming to provide even more support to continue helping the industry get through the COVID-19 crisis.

26 May 2020 Coronavirus

GGF gets government confirmation on showrooms re-opening

In the last few weeks the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has received numerous queries regarding whether or not Showrooms can be re-opened following the Government’s Guidance on working in people’s homes was released on 11th May.

26 May 2020 Coronavirus

GGF calls for greater flexibility of job retention scheme

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer asking that the Job Retention Scheme be made more flexible to help companies who may only require furloughed workers to return on a part-time basis.

19 May 2020 Coronavirus

Government guidance vital as industry restarts

During the COVID-19 crisis, the GGF has remained at the forefront of breaking news and conveying key guidance to the industry. As the Government is starting to rejuvenate the economy, the GGF calls on companies to adjust to the safety guidance and ensure that all work is carried out as safely as possible.

19 May 2020 Coronavirus

GGF launches safe guide for installers

Following the GGF’s “first to market” launch of the Safe Guide for Homeowners during the Covid-19 Crisis, the GGF has now launched a complementary Safe Guide for Home Improvement Companies.

19 May 2020 Coronavirus

GGF warns of Covid-19 misinformation

In the last few weeks, the GGF has observed further examples of misinformation around the COVID-19 situation and its impact on the home improvement sector.

13 May 2020 Coronavirus

Work in homes - if it is safe to do so

GGF reacts to more detailed government guidance on working in homes.

05 May 2020 Coronavirus

GGF provides greater clarity on Covid-19 guidance

Following reported confusion in the Glass & Glazing industry last week around the issue of whether or not companies can work in domestic properties, it was incumbent on the GGF as the industry’s leading trade body to contact Government with some of the key questions raised by GGF Members.

07 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

More support for GGF Members during crisis

As the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues across the world, the glass and glazing industry is witnessing and experiencing one of the most extraordinary periods in living memory.

07 Apr 2020 Economy

GGF Fund Ltd closes to new business

The Board of the GGF Fund Ltd has taken the decision to not accept any deposit payments into the GGF Deposit Indemnity Fund from 1st April 2020 due to the uncertain and unprecedented market conditions caused by the COVID-19 crisis.