UK Music Biz Welcomes 'Lifeline' Tax Relief for Small Venues as Coronavirus Threatens Industry

LONDON – With independent record stores around the world facing the prospect of weeks and possibly months of shutdown, a growing number of artists and labels are getting behind social media campaigns to help protect the sector’s survival. The most high-profile campaign so far is #loverecordstores, a global, social media-led initiative that’s asking musicia

Loss of taste and smell "does seem to feature" as a symptom of coronavirus, the UK's chief scientific adviser has today said.

Placido Domingo is fighting coronavirus in a hospital – two weeks after first displaying symptoms.

Mike Ashley has issued an open apology for his “ill-judged and poorly timed” emails to the Government and poor communication with employees.

Yesterday, it was announced that an additional 45 cases of COVID-19 coronavirus were reported in the UAE. 

Blondey McCoy—the 23-year-old English professional skateboarder, fashion designer, artist, and model signed to Kate Moss's modeling agency—got his start skating in London's South Bank district. His attendance at Westminster School subsequently suffered—because back then, he'd skip classes to go out and ride.

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.

"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

Big Brother may be long gone in the UK, but it is still broadcast elsewhere in the world.

Potentially saving venues £25,000 a year

As concerns over the coronavirus outbreak increase, so have the number of TV, film, and other entertainment productions impacted amid travel restrictions and health advisories. More than 115,000 cases have been reported so far across the globe in countries like China, Iran, Italy, South Korea, Japan, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

This has to be Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s most stunning looks yet.

This has to be Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's most stunning looks yet.