Andreas Wiseman International EditorUK union Bectu has called on the government to provide the culture and entertainment sector with further support in coming months after its announcement yesterday of additional COVID-19 restrictions, which could stretch to six months.Head of Bectu Philippa Childs, responding to Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s statement, said: “Theatres and live events are already on the brink – a further six months potentially without audiences could be the final nail in the coffin for many institutions unless the government takes further properly targeted action.“The furlough scheme is coming to an end so many workers face imminent redundancy, and even those not at immediate risk will be wondering whether it is worth.
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