UK government says some film and TV productions will be exempt from quarantine rules

A court in the United Kingdom heard on Friday that Amber Heard had serious cuts on her arms from her elbows to her wrists from a fight with Johnny Depp while they were in Australia. Sky News reported on the libel trial this week in which Raquel Pennington, a friend of Heard, said she was “scared for Amber’s life” following her purported fight with Depp in March of 2015.

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

UK was omitted from the country’s list of destinations for safe travel.

hereIt found that Russians with "very close links" to Vladimir Putin were "well-integrated into the UK, business, political and social scene."The Committee said: “We therefore question whether the government took its eye off the ball because of its focus on counter-terrorism: it was the opinion of the Committee that, until recently, the government had badly underestimated the response required to the Russian threat – and is still playing catch-up.“Russia poses a tough intelligence challenge and

Jake Kanter International TV EditorEXCLUSIVE: MasterChef is officially back in production in the UK after Shine got cameras rolling on spin-off show MasterChef: The Professionals last week.Filming is underway on Season 13 of the professionals’ franchise at 3 Mills Studios in London, with Marcus Wareing, Monica Galetti and Gregg Wallace resuming their hosting and judging duties — albeit with a socially distanced twist.MasterChef: The Professionals is the first of the UK MasterChef brands to go

Amber Heard's former personal assistant claimed Wednesday that she told the model-actress about a violent sexual assault she had endured, only for Heard to "twist" the story for her own use. Kate James gave dramatic testimony at Johnny Depp's libel trial against a British tabloid newspaper that accused the actor of abusing ex-wife Heard during their relationship.

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.The 700 Rolls-Royce workers threatened with redundancy have been abandoned by the UK Government, MP Gavin Newlands has said.The aerospace giant announced in May it was axing 700 jobs at its Inchinnan plant - more than half of the 1,300-strong workforce,  blaming the global downturn following the coronavirus pandemic.But Mr Newlands says the UK Government appears to “have given up” on trying to save these jobs following a

According to a royal photographer who worked with Prince Harry throughout much of his adult life, the ex-royal has simply “lost the plot,” Page Six reported. Arthur Edwards, 79, claims the Prince’s recent criticism of the British Commonwealth was a massive insult to the Queen and the family’s legacy.

call upon the government for “urgent clarity” as to whether festivals will benefit from a £1.57billion arts bailout announced last week.The AIF have told NME thay they have been unable to get reassurance that festivals will be allowed this money, fearing that they may have been “left outside the tent”.

Scottish government announced that it was increasing the number of people allowed to gather in groups in its next stage of easing the lockdown.

MusicWeek now reports that concerts will now benefit from the VAT cut.However, it is currently unclear whether advance ticket sales for gigs beyond the January 12 cut-off for the reduction will still qualify.Pleased to confirm VAT cut from 20% to 5% for “attractions” announced by @RishiSunak includesShows, Theatres, Circuses, Fairs, Amusement Parks, Concerts, Museums, Zoos, Cinemas & ExhibitionsWe will announce further steps on path to reopening shortly@EquityUK #PlanForJobs

were announced as part of Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s wider plan to boost the UK’s economy as it looks to recover from coronavirus.

after we reported he had bumped into one of his victims in Asda in the town.But it is believed all three remain in Rochdale, prompting the town's MP Tony Lloyd to hold a meeting with Home Secretary Priti Patel to urge her to act.The Home Office began the process of removing the men’s British citizenship in July 2015 to pave the way for their deportation but they challenged the move, saying it breached their human rights and the rights of their children.They lost their case at the Court of Appeal

school in August after lockdown.The Scottish Government is examining safety options which would keep classes or whole year groups apart.It follows similar proposals unveiled by the UK Government for schools south of the border.Education Secretary John Swinney originally suggested schooling would resume on a part-time basis on August 11th.However, the ‘blended learning’ model, under which kids would be educated at home and in the classroom, was ditched after a parental backlash.Get all the top

The SNP has called on Rishi Sunak to grant Holyrood greater borrowing powers to help boost Scotland's economic recovery following four long months of lockdown. Ian Blackford, the party's leader at Westminster, wants the UK Government to offer a a "cast-iron commitment" to the devolution of key financial powers at today's mini-Budget.

Jake Kanter International TV EditorEXCLUSIVE: Comcast’s European broadcaster Sky has taken full control of Love Productions, the producer behind Channel 4 hit The Great British Bake Off.Sky took a 70.41% stake in Love Productions in 2014, and now the pay-TV operator has acquired the remaining 29.59% of shares in the Richard McKerrow-founded outfit, as it continues to build its production empire.Jane Millichip, Sky Studios’ chief commercial officer, said: “Love Productions is a world-class

hereAnd sharing a throwback photo of herself with a friend she wrote with a sad face emoji: "Back when we were allowed to touch." Lucy, whose character left Weatherfield in March to start a new life in London, won British Soap Awards for Best Actress and Best Female Dramatic Performance, an Inside Soap Award for Best Actress and a National Television Award for Serial Drama Performance for her role as Bethany.

Andreas Wiseman International EditorThe UK Government has said it will publish guidance this week allowing “small numbers of essential cast and crew” to travel to the UK without having to quarantine for 14 days.Those individuals will need to live and work in “bubbles” comprising accommodation and filming locations only.The move is aimed at easing restrictions on high-end inward investment film and TV productions as well as major sporting events.