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UPDATED DETAILS ON JOB RETENTION SCHEME
The Government provides more details of the Furlough Scheme
Covid-19 - Monday 6th April 2020

The Government has provided more details on the Job Retention Scheme.  It provides: more detailed information on scheme eligibilityfurther information... Read more...

FIREARMS SECURITY
NCA Issue Security Warning
Covid-19 - Wednesday 8th April 2020

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EXPORT LICENCE HANDLING
COVID-19 Impacts on Export Licensing Processes
Covid-19 - Tuesday 14th April 2020

The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has issued two more Notices to Exporters concerning the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on compliance checks and processing licence applications. Read more...

EXPORT WEBINAR
DIT Host Short Notice Webinar for COVID-19 Export Issues Wed 22 Apr 20
Covid-19 - Tuesday 21st April 2020

The Export Control Joint Unit will be co-hosting a webinar with the Export Control Profession on Wednesday 22 April 2020 to discuss issues of importance to exporters of controlled... Read more...

NEW LOANS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
'Bounce Back' loans with 100% government backing announced
Covid-19 - Monday 27th April 2020

Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced on Monday 27 April. businesses... Read more...

SHOOTING GROUNDS REPRESENTATION
Chairman of BSSC writes to Minister
Covid-19 - Tuesday 28th April 2020

Following GTA representation to BSSC, Jonathan Djanogly MP, Chairman, writes to the Minister to support shooting grounds and ranges re-opening in any early phase of lock-down relaxation.Letter... Read more...

GOVERNMENT REQUESTS FURTHER HELP
Perhaps belatedly, the Government looks to industry for further help
Covid-19 - Thursday 30th April 2020

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THE GTA REPRESENTS A WIDE RANGE OF ORGANISATIONS THAT OPERATE IN THE OUTDOOR INDUSTRIES.