And it comes a week after Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden already said theatres might get "further support." Theatres and concert halls have been told they can reopen in England from July 4 - but not put on any live shows. "Unless something happens soon, there will be no Christmas shows - Christmas will have to be cancelled." The Financial Times reported discussions on a bailout for the arts sector were under way but a decision is "not imminent". "But to stress, we have given unprecedented levels of financial assistance already via government loans, the job retention scheme, and support has been given by the Arts Council as well.”

Source: Daily Mirror June 24, 2020 13:49 UTC