"Every one we lose is going to be permanently lost. We’re talking about 84% of the sector shutting down"
17.03.2020 - 21:43 / nme.com
They've also promised help for small firms without insurance
The UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced an “extraordinary” package in response to the coronavirus crisis, which is aimed at supporting hospitality and entertainment businesses including pubs, clubs, live music venues and theatres.
Alongside Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Rishi Sunak promised today (March 17) that the government would “stand behind businesses small and large,” offering “guaranteed and government-backed loans”
"Every one we lose is going to be permanently lost. We’re talking about 84% of the sector shutting down"
During his address to the nation imposing strict measures to tackle the coronavirus outbreak, Boris Johnson announced that police will have greater powers to discipline those not following the rules.
A government minister has told Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley to 'back off', insisting there is 'no reason' for a store such as his to remain open following the Prime Minister's orders to the country amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Scots police chiefs have warned pubs they face being ‘dealt with appropriately’ if they continue to stay open after they were told to shut amid the coronavirus crisis.
"The Government’s proposals fall far short of the lifeline needed by the self-employed in the music industry and creative sector," says CEO Tom Kiehl
The government has warned it will impose tougher measures to combat the spread of coronavirus if people keep ignoring the advice on 'social distancing'.
Emergency legislation to tackle the coronavirus outbreak will be published in Parliament today - including giving police more powers to arrest and isolate people for public health reason.
From Friday, schools across the UK will close 'until further notice' in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Homeowners will get a "three-month mortgage holiday" if they get into difficulty as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
The progress made in the development of a vaccination to protect against coronavirus is 'remarkable', according to the Government's chief scientific adviser.
Boris Johnson has told British citizens the government will act as if it is in wartime in a bid to beat 'this enemy' amid the coronavirus crisis.
Manchester music venues have begun announcing closures after the government's latest coronavirus advice.
"If you’ve got £40 and you need to survive for a week, you don’t splurge it all on some cake and champagne that you might eat in two years’ time"
The Government has issued advice on social distancing that everyone should follow to reduce the spread of coronavirus.