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UK Government Confirms VAT Cut Applies To Music Industry Concerts and Events
The government has clarified today that music concerts and shows will benefit from the VAT cut which forms part of a £30bn plan to prevent mass unemployment as the economy is hit by coronavirus.
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Chancellor announces £2bn ‘kickstart scheme’ to create more jobs for young people
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a £2bn ‘kickstart scheme’ to create more jobs for young people.
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Chancellor cuts VAT in emergency plan to save jobs
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is to cut VAT on hospitality as part of a £30bn plan to prevent mass unemployment as the economy is hit by coronavirus.
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Government urged to ease social distancing for musicians
The government is being urged to ease social distancing for musicians, so more of them can get back performing and recording.
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World Economic Forum Research Shows COVID-19 Affect On Music Industry
The World Economic Forum has released research on long term effects of coronavirus on the music industry, with a particular focus on sales and streaming, advertising, distribution and fan engagement.
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Creative Scotland commission research around economic recovery of creative sectors
Creative Scotland are commissioning research to address when and how will the economic recovery of creative sectors in Scotland take place.
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Scottish Government publish COVID-19 Framework for Decision Making
The Scottish Government has today (21 May) published COVID-19 Framework for Decision Making – Scotland’s Route map through and out of the current lockdown.
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Updated social distancing guidance for business from Scottish Government
Social distancing guidance for businesses in Scotland has been updated to help provide clarity on protecting employees in the fight against coronavirus (COVID-19). It provides further information for employers and makes clear that those providing essential services must follow social distancing requirements.
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Scottish Government Replaces £320M Financial Package with £2.2Bn for Business
On Wednesday 18 March Fiona Hyslop, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Fair Work and Culture in the Scottish Government, announced a financial support package for businesses in Scotland worth £2.2Bn. Following the UK Chancellor’s announcement on Tuesday pledging a £330Bn package, the Scottish Government’s additional funding provides much needed financial assistance to struggling businesses.
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Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak on COVID-19 Response
On Tuesday 17 March UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered a statement that revealed an unprecedented financial package to assist businesses facing financial difficulty as a result of the COVID-19 response.
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MVT Asks For £40M To Save Grassroots Music Venues
In an eloquent, reasonable, rational letter, the Music Venue Trust chief executive Mark Davyd asks the UK’s Prime Minister to find a £40M funding package to save grassroots music venues from going under as the country takes necessary measures to tackle the public health emergency presented by the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Economy Resources
Information about the affect that the coronavirus response is having on the economy and advice for businesses.
