The UK government will spend GBP 10.5 million for lifeline ferry services linking the mainland with the Isle of Wight and the Isles of Scilly. © Maritime Photographic
UK government unveils GBP 27.5 million support package for vital ferry services
apr 24 2020
FerryToday, 24 April, the UK government announced a support package for ‘essential freight links’ totalling GBP 27.5 million – GBP 17 million for routes between Great Britain and Northern Ireland and a further GBP 10.5 million for lifeline ferry services linking the mainland with the Isles of Scilly and the Isle of Wight.
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