In this section, you can find a selection of resources and signposting to key information relating to the UK Government’s COVID-19 response and recent updates. The UK Government has full responsibility for the current Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and the Self Employed Income Support Scheme, for guidelines relating to devolved matters please visit our Scottish Government updates here.
Financial Support
UK Government announce insurance scheme On 5 August the Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a new UK Government-backed insurance scheme worth over £750 million, with the aim of helping the sector plan events ‘with confidence’ through to next year. UK Theatre/ SOLT released a statement following the announcement which echoes many of the concerns raised regarding these outlined plans. The scheme will be available from September 2021 and run until the end of September 2022. Find out more |
Working Safely Guidance
The UK Government guidance for people who work in performing arts, including arts organisations, venue operators and participants can be found here. Please note this guidance is not applicable in Scotland, however, it is similar to the Scottish Government guidance and may be useful for reference.
FST continues to work with UK Theatre and other professional bodies across the UK to advocate for as consistent an approach as possible across the entire UK sector.