Clearview Midlands March 2014 - Issue 148 | Page 21

INDUSTRYNEWS THE FLOODS: FUNDING WILL HELP NOW But what of the future? The government’s package of new measures to help homes, businesses and farmers hit by the floods is welcome news and will make a big difference to those affected. But what is also needed is a proactive, long-term commitment to prevention and protection. The new measures: “Repair and renew” grant for all affected homeowners and businesses The £5,000 grant will provide financial support for households and businesses to pay for repairs which improve a property’s ability to withstand future flooding. Business taxes • all affected businesses will be able to apply to their local authority to get business rate relief for three months • further detail will be announced shortly on the application process and eligibility • HMRC will also set up a new hotline for those who have been affected by flooding and who may have difficulties in meeting their tax liabilities • in all cases HMRC will look to offer up to three months additional time to pay. This will cover all taxes owed to HMRC, including VAT, PAYE and corporation tax. £10million fund for farmers suffering water-logged fields £750 million from the major banks A total commitment in excess of £750 million from the major banks to provide financial support to business and individual customers affected by the floods. ‘excess of £750 million’ The packages include a mixture of repayment holidays, reduced or waived fees, loan extensions, increased flexibility of terms, and additional specialist support teams deployed on the ground. This support is being made available to businesses, farmers and individual customers in affected areas. • RBS have already announced a £250 million interest-free loan fund for affected businesses, and have extended this with an offer of repayment holidays for mortgage customers • Lloyds and Barclays have announced financial packages of around £250 million each • HSBC, Santander and Nationwide have also announced extensive programmes of support for their affected business and individual customers • There is also money for transport links, road and rail which have been severely disrupted Catwalk and Dogwalk Glass Fitting Pet Doors Pet-tek international Ltd(PTIL) is the manufacturer of the Catwalk and Dogwalk ranges of quality cat and dog flaps. The company was established in 1999 and now manufactures 12 different models for installation in to glass or walls and doors. PTIL has it’s HQ in New Zealand and exports to over 20 countries. In late 2012 PTIL registered a UK subsidiary and put bulk stock in to a storage facility in Kent. The glass fitting range of cat and dog flaps has been well received by the UK glass industry and general public. PTIL offers 5 options of glass fitting models. The popularity of the glass fitting models is due to them requiring a round cut out, having large flap openings and being manufactured from virtually indestructible BAYER polycarbonate. The Dogwalk glass fitting dogflap is the first of it’s type, being suitable for glass 3mm to 32mm thick, making it suitable for single glazing and double glazing. The Catwalk and Dogwalk ranges are available in white and clear. For more information please contact Steven King at [email protected] www.catwalk-petdoors.com To read more, visit www.clearview-uk.com Made with Makrolon® by www.catwalkpetdoors.co.uk MAR 2014 21