Danger Zone

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the Corona-Virus-pandemic-more, more and more sectors of the economy, feeling The Strain .

And with banks Under Fire for refusal to grant the emergency loan to some companies, so it is hardly surprising that the British government is facing more calls for direct intervention.

The List includes large parts of the infrastructure of the country and the vital transport links, but also other, less obvious economic areas, which are not less important for the society.

But all of them have one thing in common: they fear that the coronavirus crisis can cause lasting damage to you.

Airlines

The air travel industry was one of The First industries to petition the government for a bailout. As country after country imposed restrictions on travel in an attempt to stop the spread of The Virus , airlines have been avoided, according to the state aid to go out of business for good.

At The End of last month, urging him to take, to support the airlines at the Corona-Virus-pandemic.

The train was supported by the airline industry, Tim alder charging, chief executive, Airlines UK, said: "We Are now in the Danger Zone , and we urge the government to change course and begin a sector-wide basis, before it is Too Late . "

Virgin Atlantic , for one, has indicated that he intends to ask for a government rescue package Worth hundreds of millions of pounds.

But So Far , Mr Sunak has airlines and other forms of financing and do not turn first to the government should be able to find.

Spedition

Other forms of transportation, even during difficult times, because of the coronavirus. The Road freight transport industry, moving goods from warehouses and shops around the country, is the latest to look for more help from the government.

Richard Burnett, chief executive of The Road Haulage Association, told The Bbc programme Today that he is hopeful About the prospect of help.

"the government are definitely recognize how crucial and how important We Are ," He Said . "We keep the country fed in The Moment . "

But for a freight forwarder, Andrew Howard , whom Peterborough-based PC Howard, financial relief can is not fast enough. He Said that, because of the non-essential shops had been closed, was moved to The Company less.

"We Will now load our trucks only partially, in General, two-thirds loaded," he told the Today programme", and that means that we lose money, every single day, every time we send a vehicle. "

ferries

shipping companies transport of persons and goods in and out of the United Kingdom. But because of the steep decline in passenger numbers, the companies are cutting back on services, putting essential supplies of food and medicines in danger.

Those, the suspension of your passenger transport include P& O Ferries, which carries About 15% of the UK's imported goods, including food and medicines. It's furloughing More Than 1,000 employees, the government, the job retention System.

P& O Ferries The Bbc said. The Bbc understands, wants to get The Company £150m to the government.

Bob Sanguinetti, chief executive of the UK Chamber of Shipping, told The Bbc : "What we ask is, a large rescue package, it is for the government to take to allow a portion of The Risk and the cost to the ferry companies, the the vital, lifeline service in the country. "

steel

As a manufacturer and construction companies shut down operations hazards dropped, the demand for steel. Industry group UK Steel has said that the companies in the industry "is approaching a Cash Flow crisis."

The lobby group says, many steel producers, the need is outside The Scope of the existing emergency loan, and more specific help.

Richard Warren , UK steel, head of policy and representation, told The Bbc : "The main message is a Speed - We Are on the search for a solution that delivers the liquidity that support as quickly as possible. "

He called to change the government and to expand, to ensure their current systems, steel companies can access the support available.

horticulture Neil Alcock is the Managing Director of Seiont Nurseries in Caernarfon, North Wales

spring is Here - and in normal times, the garden center is a wholesale trade would be.

But with all the non-essential shops closed, all the plants and shrubs can not find their way to The Public .

This is terrible news for plant breeders, to see what to do, your assets are left to rot in front of you.

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has warned that up to a third of the manufacturer could go bankrupt. He asks the government for financial support of up to £250 million to help industry avoid, reduce.

Neil Alcock, Manager of Seiont Nurseries in North Wales , told The Bbc that The Company had seen, that a downturn is costing it About £100,000 Worth of orders.

He added: "We had sold thousands of plants, the rejections came, but then from anywhere No ifs, no buts, the whole of the retail supply chain-stopped for us. "

Charities

From food banks to Mental Health experts, the non-profit sector provides many people with the support in difficult times like these.

However, the charities themselves are reeling from the financial impact of The Crisis , with Oxfam and Age Uk furloughing up to 70% of their employees during the Corona-Virus-pandemic.

Caron Bradshaw, chief executive of The Charity Finance group, The Charity sector needs its own package of support from the government.

"Please, recognize the impact of losing clubs - Big and Small - on our society," She Said , adding, the be charities "is essential to the struggle for the reconstruction After This unprecedented disaster is over".

"auxiliary organizations are for the society, what bees are for The Environment . We work, often in the background, often unnoticed," She Said .

What's next?

So, what scale should be used by the government, if the evaluation of these competing cries for help?

Russ Mould , investment director of Aj Bell , said that a good rule for state aid should be "the salvation of people, not rescue".

He acknowledged that the airline industry had seen a "frightening and spectacular" collapse of the demand, but added that people would argue that The Company "should have been prepared, for the at least one type of downturn".

"Maybe you have to help the companies, but you need to get to The Point where the shareholders and creditors already have a first hit," he told The Bbc .

"you can't look as if you charged to the rescue of the 1% of The 99 %. "

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Source of news: bbc.com