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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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Live music could return under Scottish Government plan for event ‘trials’
Music concerts and other cultural events could soon be staged again as part of a series of Scottish Government-backed “trials”.
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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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Scottish Culture Secretary Highlights Importance Of Creativity During COVID-19 Crisis
Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs, Fiona Hyslop MSP has stressed the centrality cultural organisations in their ability to empower people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Night Time Industries Association Survey Suggests Potential Outcome After Lockdown
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has revealed a new survey of 200 businesses nationwide on the potential outcome as lockdown eases.
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Second Coronavirus Bill To Further Help Scotland’s Response To Outbreak
Emergency measures to protect people facing financial hardship and allow public services to operate effectively have been introduced to the Scottish Parliament in response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.
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Chancellor extends furlough scheme until October
The UK Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will remain open until the end of October, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced today.
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Further business support opens to applications
The second phase of the Small Business Grant scheme is now open for applications. The second phase ensures that – in addition to existing grants of £10,000 or £25,000 for the first property – businesses may now qualify for grants of £7,500 or £18,750 on all subsequent eligible premises.
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Scottish Government COVID-19 Update
Scotland’s First Minister has outlined a key part of the approach that will be taken when Coronavirus has been sufficiently suppressed and we are able to start moving on to the next phase.
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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.
