The UK’s arts and entertainment sector has been one of the areas worst affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The decline in revenues and the number of workers furloughed over the past few months is second only to the accommodation and food sector. This article examines the impact of the pandemic on the UK’s cultural industry and the Government’s recently announced support package worth £1.57 billion aimed at helping the sector recover.
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Debate on 28 November: Broadcast Media (412 KB, PDF)
This Library Note provides background reading for the debate on the contribution of broadcast media to the UK economy. This Note reviews the impact of broadcasting media on the UK economy, focussing on both commercial and public sector broadcasting in television and radio. The Note begins by examining the impact of the BBC, one of the largest providers of broadcast media in the UK. It then examines a range of commercial suppliers of both television and radio services.
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Debate on 28 November: Broadcast Media (412 KB, PDF)
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