Groove Armada fear for future of musicians after live scene shut down by pandemic

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker stepped out on Tuesday night to cheer on Travis' 18-year-old son, Landon Barker, as he modeled in the AMIRI Autumn-Winter 2022 runway show. The couple sat front row at the event with Kourt, 42, wearing a black overcoat on top of a revealing lacy look and pairing it with a black cross choker necklace and, of course, her stunning engagement ring. Her 46-year-old fiancé wore a black and blue checkered sweater, and the couple didn't shy away from their signature PDA in front of the cameras. They were joined by Kourtney's 12-year-old son, Mason Disick, and Travis' daughter Alabama Barker and stepdaughter Atiana De La Hoya. The family all cheered on Landon as he walked in the show and celebrated the moment after with lots of sweet treats. Alabama posted a video from the post-event party, which featured ice cream and candles as the proud parents grinned for the camera. A post shared by Travis ❤️ Kourtney (@kravis_love)That same day, Kourtney posted pics in the car with her husband-to-be, captioning them, «Ride or die.»Travis commented on the post, «You are my ride or die forever.» A post shared by Kourtney ❤️ (@kourtneykardash)The couple got engaged in October, and plans to get married «sooner than later,» a source recently told ET. «Kourtney and Travis want to get married sooner than later.

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closures will apply to Liverpool, leaders including Mr Rotheram said in a joint statement."Businesses in the region especially those in the hospitality sector and those serving it will be damaged and manywill suffer long term damage or close for good", they said.The statement added that the city's leaders have agreed withthe government to remain in dialogue to establish a "mutually agreeable" financial support package to mitigate the impact of new "Tier 3" restrictions."We also require clear definition of the exit strategy fromTier 3", the statement said.Liverpool's leaders said the furlough scheme announcedrecently by Finance Minister Rishi Sunak was inadequate. This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated.

Millions of people will tomorrow learn of fresh coronavirus curbs with a three-tier system putting regions on medium, high, or very high alert as cases continue to soar.

With many people out of employment or on furlough due to the coronavirus pandemic, it seems it could be time for some to retrain and find new work.

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The SNP is leading cross-party demands for Post Offices to receive more funding to save them from closure as lockdown rules are tightened.More than 1000 of the lifeline branches - many of which are contained within shops - were closed during the summer across the UK as footfall in high streets across the UK plumetted.Now a group of MPs and peers have signed a letter calling on UK chancellor Rishi Sunak to increase the network's public subsidy, due to end in March 2021, above inflation. It comes as official figures show that in the first full month of lockdown in April, 651 branches shut their doors.

coronavirus.The new scheme was set out by Chancellor Rishi Sunak today (October 9) in addition to the government’s new Winter Economy Plan that was announced last month.Under the new scheme, which will begin on November 1 (the day after Sunak’s current furlough scheme ends) and run for six months, premises that are legally required to remain shut will be able to receive grants to cover up to 67% of their employees’ salaries.The grant will be able to cover up to a maximum of £2,100 a month per employee.Sunak said: “Throughout the crisis, the driving force of our economic policy has not changed.

Nightclubs have been handed a lifeline by the government after it extended the Job Support Scheme to closed venues.

plans to close hospitality businesses in the north are to be implemented.

eleven venues shared government funding worth £260,000 to save them from closure as a result of the pandemic.But Nick Bowden, director of Northern Quarter bar, club and gig venue Soup Kitchen, warned at the time that it would only keep them afloat until October and that the funding would not resolve 'long term issues' facing the nightlife and live music sector.Earlier this week, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak came under criticism for his comments on struggling musicians.The Chancellor said people in 'all walks of life' should look to find new opportunities."I can't pretend that everyone can do exactly the same job that they were doing at the beginning of this crisis," he told ITV News."That's why we've put a lot of resource into trying to

coronavirus restrictions – including the possible closure of hospitality – amid fears the disease is spiralling out of control. Ministers are said to be considering the new measures, which could come as early as Monday, according to reports, as infection rates continue to soar in cities such as Manchester, Liverpool and Newcastle.The move, if confirmed, would be another severe blow for hard-pressed pubs and restaurants in the regions already reeling from the imposition of the controversial 10pm curfew.

website which offers alternative careers.Entitled “Discover your skills and careers”, the site asks people “to think about the type of work you want to do. It takes 5 to 10 minutes” which “offers a summary of job groups that might interest you based on your answers, for example creative careers or working in healthcare”.It comes just hours after a host of artists including Liam Gallagher and Johnny Marr criticised Chancellor Rishi Sunak after he suggested people should “adapt” their jobs during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.Now musicians have been lining up to mock the website, with Mogwai‘s Stuart Braithwaite writing: “I got Boxer or referee.

coronavirus pandemic.The chancellor’s stark comments come after recent research revealed that a third of musicians could leave the industry due to financial losses.When asked if out-of-work musicians and creatives should seek alternative employment, he told ITV News: “I can’t pretend that everyone can do exactly the same job that they were doing at the beginning of this crisis.“That’s why we’ve put a lot of resource into trying to create new opportunities.”He went on to concede that unemployment is “likely to increase” but stressed the government is “trying to do everything we can to protect as many jobs as possible.”Sunak said that employment was still available in the creative industries, but added that “everyone is having to find ways to

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxHotels across the UK have launched a new scheme similar to Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Help Out To Help Out initiative.The "Sleep Over to Help Turnover" plan will include free room upgrades, as well as complimentary food and drink.Although it isn't linked to the government, it is believed a number of hotels have already signed up to encourage Brits to book rooms.Guests will be given free room upgrades, booze and meals, with complimentary nights and other perks offered by the hotels.It was launched by Hospitality Professionals Association (HOSPA) who are trying to encourage the public to engage with hotels.Around five hotels have signed up

Groove Armada will be the next guests on The Record Club, joining us to talk all about their new album Edge of the Horizon.

The Government’s bailout package for the hospitality sector has been branded a “con” that will fail to prevent thousands of pubs and restaurants going bust.