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Articles tagged with: Glass industry
Coronavirus
By Glass and Glazing Federation
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.
Economy
By Glass and Glazing Federation
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.
Coronavirus
By Glass and Glazing Federation
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.
Coronavirus
By Glass and Glazing Federation
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.
Coronavirus
By Glass and Glazing Federation
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.
Coronavirus
By Glass and Glazing Federation
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.
Coronavirus
By Glass and Glazing Federation
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.
Coronavirus
By Glass and Glazing Federation
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.
Coronavirus
By Glass and Glazing Federation
Work in homes - if it is safe to do so
GGF reacts to more detailed government guidance on working in homes.
Coronavirus
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF gets Government clarification on essential workers
As the COVID-19 crisis and the subsequent lockdown has intensified the Glass and Glazing Federation has been asked by many Member companies for clarification on whether they should or should not remain open for business.
Coronavirus
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF urges Chancellor to improve financial support
Following an internal review of the Government’s financial support packages, the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has formally written to The Chancellor of the Exchequer highlighting the current cash flow crisis in the glass and glazing industry, caused by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Coronavirus
By Glass and Glazing Federation
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.
Economy
By Glass and Glazing Federation
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.