7.52am BST07:52 UK live music and festival sector at risk of collapse Rhian Jones The British independent festival sector is at risk of collapsing, with many cancelled events falling through the cracks of government support measures for businesses suffering as a result of the coronavirus crisis. The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF), which represents 65 … Read more
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You might assume that during a time of crisis it’s important for governments to hold information close to their chest. Surely, in the midst of a life and death struggle, the priority is to be pragmatic and effective. In such circumstances, openness is simply a luxury we can’t afford. But openness is not a luxury, … Read more
The poverty and hopelessness that fuel violence have worsened during the coronavirus lockdown and offending will increase unless the government finds more money to thwart a crime rise, Sadiq Khan has said. The mayor of London has demanded the prime minister spearhead efforts to stop a rise in offending that police around the country have … Read more
The severity of Britain’s economic downturn could force the Bank of England to increase its stimulus, according to one of the central bank’s senior officials. Ben Broadbent, deputy governor for monetary policy, said it was “quite possible” officials would vote to expand the quantitative easing (QE) programme to prevent the situation worsening as businesses remained … Read more