Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s new job support scheme, claiming that their sector feels “ignored” by both the plans and the government.Announced last Friday (October 9) and set to launch on November 1, the scheme will benefit employees who work for UK firms that are forced to shut by law due to coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
Government job retraining recommendations website offers little hope for musicians
08.10.2020 - 12:51 / completemusicupdate.com
UK Chancellor Of The Exchequer Rishi Sunak continues to insist that he was absolutely, definitely, certainly and undeniably misquoted when ITV News reported that he had told musicians everywhere to re-train and get a new job if they are unable to work as a result of the COVID shutdown.
Nevertheless, his government has still put live a new website telling people what profession they should move into if COVID has put an end to their current career path.Perhaps unsurprisingly, it is not proving the
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deadline.com
11.10.2020 / 21:27
Cineworld’s Mooky Greidinger Urges UK Prime Minister: “Save Cinemas To Avert Job Losses And A Cultural Blackout… Now Is No Time To Die”; Proposes Three-Point Support Plan
Nancy Tartaglione International Box Office Editor/Senior ContributorWith Cineworld and Picturehouse cinemas temporarily closed in the UK from this past Friday, Cineworld Group CEO Mooky Greidinger has written to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson asking the government to reinstate the furlough program that benefited employees under the exhibition giant’s previous COVID-imposed closure, while also suggesting other measures to aid the industry.
dailyrecord.co.uk
09.10.2020 / 17:33
Job support scheme extended to support wages in winter lockdown
Rishi Sunak announced today.The furlough scheme comes into forced from November, which is after the new round of hospitality closures in Scotland.Sunak said the new plan offers a safety net over what could be a "difficult winter".The UK Government will pay two thirds of wages of staff in pubs, restaurants and other business if they have to shut under new coronavirus restrictions.Devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will benefit from a £1.3bn increase to agreed funding
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
09.10.2020 / 14:30
Rishi Sunak to announce job support for businesses 'that may have to close in coming weeks' today
hereThe announcement will come as new figures showed the pace of the UK’s economic recovery has slowed considerably, with GDP up 2.1 per cent in August, less than half of what economists had forecast.Sources were saying it was wrong to describe the new package as a local furlough scheme, which some have urged the government to develop.The furlough scheme, which supported millions of workers and prevented further job losses, will cease at the end of the month.It will be replaced by the less
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
08.10.2020 / 20:18
'It's like the Government just want the industry to collapse': Workers react to nearly 500 job losses at Manchester Airport - and MP warns of worse to come without support
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) announced that 465 jobs at Manchester Airport would be axed.
dailyrecord.co.uk
06.10.2020 / 03:01
How the UK Government’s Kickstart Scheme will create valuable on-the-job training for 16-24-year-olds
Under the new scheme, companies can create 30 jobs – or if they’re a small business they can team up with others to reach that number. “We’re really lucky in Scotland to have a supportive creative network, with associations such as the Creative Entrepreneurs’ Club,” says James.
dailyrecord.co.uk
04.10.2020 / 20:53
Scots Cineworld staff fury after finding out potential job cuts news on social media
cinema chain after the news of site closures and potential job losses broke over social media. The Sunday Times reported that the firm could close theatres across the country due to the coronavirus pandemic.
nme.com
29.09.2020 / 19:48
Musicians and crew warn government of bankruptcy and industry damage without urgent support
a global day of action, musicians, artists, crew and venues are echoing the call for government support to prevent jobs being lost, workers going bankrupt and catastrophic damage being done to the £5.2billion music scene.After UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced details of the government’s new Winter Economy Plan for the next six months last week, the music industry hit back for its lack of support for the many musicians, self-employed and the staff within venues forced to close due to COVID-19.
ok.co.uk
29.09.2020 / 12:48
Lisa Snowdon reminisces on first ever TV job as she discusses first appearance on This Morning with fiancé
Lisa Snowdon has taken a look back on her successful career as she reveals some of her Famous Firsts with OK! The 48-year-old is best known for her former role as the presenter of Britain's Next Top Model.The TV host revealed in an exclusive video with OK! that her first time on air was when she was 14 years of age. After giving us a tour around her gorgeous home, Lisa sits down with us to speak about her first time on TV.