BRIEF-UK says financial support scheme for airports opens

Jan 29 (Reuters) -

* UK SAYS AIRPORT AND GROUND OPERATIONS SUPPORT SCHEME IS NOW OPEN TO BUSINESSES AFFECTED BY COVID

* UK SAYS UNDER AIRPORT SCHEME AIRPORTS AND GROUND HANDLERS IN ENGLAND WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE UP TO 8 MILLION STG EACH Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: [ ] (Reporting By UK Bureau)

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