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<p>The aviation sector is important to the UK economy and the Government recognises
the challenging times facing the sector as a result of COVID-19.</p><p>The aviation
sector, including those operating domestic air services, will be able to draw upon
the unprecedented package of measures announced by the Chancellor, including a Bank
of England scheme for firms to raise capital, Time to Pay flexibilities with tax bills,
financial support for employees and VAT deferrals.</p><p> </p><p>We are continuing
to work closely with the sector and are willing to consider the situation of individual
providers, so long as all other Government schemes have been explored and all commercial
options exhausted, including raising capital from existing investors.</p><p> </p><p>These
measures have been designed to ensure that companies of any size receive the help
they need to get through this difficult time.</p>
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