UK Establishes £500K Fund To Help Film Sales Companies During Pandemic

Jake Kanter International TV EditorAn influential group of British Parliamentarians has called on the government to set up an emergency film and TV production insurance fund to help get cameras rolling again across the UK.In a report on the impact of coronavirus on the UK’s cultural sectors, the House of Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee said that without an insurance solution, efforts to get shoots back underway are “doomed to failure.”The MPs said: “Government must address

coronavirus that they suspect are financial scams. A survey of 2,000 customers by Aviva found that 22 per cent of people have had communications mentioning the pandemic which they believe to be fraudulent.

half price meals when they dine out every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday during August in a bid to boost the hospitality sector. Chancellor Rishi Sunak recently made the announcement and said the “Eat Out to Help Out” scheme would provide 50 per cent off, up to a maximum of £10 per head, meals at participating businesses across the UK - but it doesn’t include alcohol.

Boris Johnson has said "the Union has proved its worth" during the coronavirus pandemic despite rising support for Scottish independence in recent months.The Prime Minister praised "the might of the UK Treasury" for setting up the furlough scheme that has seen hundreds of thousands of Scots kept in employment during lockdown.Speaking at a Downing Street press conference today, Johnson also claimed there had been "very close collaboration" between the four nations of the UK in responding to the

UK Government initiative aimed at protecting jobs in the hospitality industry and encouraging people to safely return to dining out.The Eat Out to Help Out registration service went live this morning on Gov.uk allowing businesses to join the scheme announced last week by Chancellor, Rishi Sunak.Restaurants, bars, cafes and other establishments who use the scheme will offer a 50 per cent reduction, up to a maximum of £10 per person, to all diners who eat and/or drink-in throughout

housing market was given a shot in the arm today as Kate Forbes announced a tax break in a bid to get the economy moving. Holyrood's finance secretary announced a package of measures in response to the mini-Budget announcement by UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak on Wednesday.

restaurant and pub bills slashed in half when eating out. In a bid to kickstart the struggling hospitality industry, the government announced the new discount scheme to coax families out of lockdown.

Kate Garraway has revealed how Elton John reached out to her after her husband Derek contracted coronavirus and was put into a coma. The Good Morning Britain presenter returned to the show on Wednesday, where she candidly opened up on a difficult few months amid Derek’s 100-day hospital battle with the virus.

Jake Kanter International TV EditorAn email written by Amber Heard intended for Johnny Depp, detailing his alleged “Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde” persona during their relationship, has been read out in court during The Pirates Of The Caribbean actor’s explosive libel battle with British newspaper The Sun.Heard penned the email in June 2013 but never sent it to her former husband. In it, she details her struggles with his alleged drug and alcohol consumption, and accuses him of assault.

Dream Wife have called on fans to help them secure a Top 20 spot in the UK album charts.The London band are riding high in the charts with their second record ‘So When You Gonna…‘, but if they secure their spot they will become the only artist in the top 20 who is not backed by a major label.In addition, they will be the only act with an album entirely produced by a womxn (Marta Salogni).They wrote on Facebook: “Fam, we need your help: We are the ONLY artist in the UK midweek top 20 chart that

Chancellor Rishi Sunak made the announcement during his summer statement on Wednesday and said the "Eat Out to Help Out" scheme would provide 50 per cent off - up to a maximum of £10 per head - meals at participating businesses across the UK. Restaurants, cafes and pubs have been severely affected by the coronavirus lockdown, with many staff placed on the UK Government's Job Retention Scheme.

Kate Garraway has revealed Sir Elton John offered to assist her family after her husband Derek Draper was hospitalised with coronavirus.Garraway returned to Good Morning Britain this morning to share an update on Draper’s condition, saying she has received enormous support from all over the UK.Speaking to Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid, Garraway revealed some high-profile stars were among those offering their support - including none other than Sir Elton."Elton John contacted me...

With the recent Cannes Virtual Market leading the charge of new-look online-only film markets — likely to become the norm until the novel coronavirus pandemic comes under control — the British Film Institute has introduced a new fund to help sales companies adapt.

Naman Ramachandran The British Film Institute (BFI) has launched a £500,000 ($625,000) bailout fund for U.K. sales companies affected by the coronavirus pandemic.The BFI COVID-UK Sales Company Organisational Fund is open to applications for a four-week period from July 6.

Tom Grater International Film ReporterSam Mendes, The Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre and Netflix have established a fund to support beleaguered workers in the sector during the ongoing COVID-19 closures.The streamer is donating $620K (£500K) to launch the initiative, which will give out grants of up to £1K per person. To be eligible, applicants must have worked in theater between March 31, 2020, and the beginning of 2019.