UK Government Confirms $9.4M ‘Global Screen Fund’ To Partially Replace Creative Europe MEDIA Money Post-Brexit

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hereThey said: “The PM and VDL (von der Leyen) had a frank discussion about the significant obstacles which remain in the negotiations.“Very large gaps remain between the two sides and it is still unclear whether these can be bridged.“The PM and VDL agreed to further discussions over the next few days between their negotiating teams.“The PM does not want to leave any route to a possible deal untested.

coronavirus deaths have been recorded in Scotland over the last 24 hours. The Scottish Government also announced that 777 new cases of COVID-19 were reported overnight, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 99,463.

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coronavirus deaths have been recorded in Scotland over the last 24 hours. The Scottish Government also announced that 966 new cases of COVID-19 were reported overnight, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 98,686.

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterSchool Christmas holidays will NOT be extended in Scotland, it has been confirmed this morning.The Scottish Government had been considering a move to shut down classes earlier, on December 18.And under proposals discussed last week, pupils would not have returned until January 11.But Education Secretary, John Swinney, this morning confirmed that officials would not proceed with the plans.He told

direct to your inboxNew post-Brexit transfer rules affecting Manchester United and Manchester City have been confirmed.One of the major changes will mean they cannot sign overseas players under the age of 18 once the United Kingdom officially leaves the European Union at the end of this year.And clubs will also be restricted to three overseas signings under the age of 21 from January, and only six foreign players per season.The Football Association, Premier League, EFL have agreed a framework

Last week Primark confirmed plans to open some of its stores for 24 hours to shoppers when lockdown ends.Now it's been revealed that all shops will be given permission to trade around the clock when they reopen after a month of lockdown measures on December 2.Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced that from Wednesday 2 December, all non-essential retail across England will be able to reopen, and planning rules limiting opening hours will be eased to allow shops to be open for longer

Naman Ramachandran U.K. broadcaster Channel 4 has announced a Global Format Fund that will invest in new British-created and produced formats with global potential that will initially be worth £30 million ($40 million) over two years.Channel 4 will guarantee minimum runs and recommissioning triggers up front for projects greenlit under this approach.

British broadcaster Channel 4 has unveiled plans to launch a £30M ($40M) Global Format Fund to secure a bigger cut of international content sales as it bids to generate 40% of its revenue from non-TV advertising sources.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Crieff has secured a windfall of £365,000 which will be used to improve two of the town's eyesores.Members of Perth and Kinross Council’s strategic policy and resources committee met on Wednesday to discuss the re-allocation of some of the region’s portion of the Scottish Government Town Centre Fund (TCF).Initiated in 2018, an original stipulation of the TCF funding was that it should be spent by September

The British government on Wednesday formally announced the creation of a Global Screen Fund aimed at partially replacing Creative Europe's MEDIA funding following the completion of the Brexit transition period at the end of the year.

Naman Ramachandran The U.K. government has set up a pilot Global Screen Fund of £7 million ($9.3 million) to partially replace funds disbursed from Creative Europe’s MEDIA program, which will cease once Brexit comes into effect at the end of the year.U.K.

Kate Forbes, the Scottish Finance Secretary, has accused Rishi Sunak of cutting the Scottish government’s capital spending budget while increasing overall spending across the UK.

Perth and Kinross councillors on opposing sides both made clear their desire for the long-awaited deal to be signed off.

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GMB hosts Susanna Reid and Piers Morgan were in charge of interviewing the government minister.

coronavirus restrictions are slightly relaxed.