The UK Chancellor of the Exchequer doubled the support for freelance workers from 40 percent of average trading profits following the announcement of the second lockdown in England
Musicians’ Union General Secretary Horace Trubridge has called on the Chancellor of the Exchequer to recognise that musicians’ jobs have been made 'unviable' only by the government’s rules
Not-for-profit consultancy UCan Play has launched new training materials and a mentoring programme for musicians whose work has been negatively affected by Covid-19
New data published by the Musicians' Union (MU) suggest that 87% of those members who have received government support during the Covid-19 crisis face financial hardship when the schemes end
National music industry body UK Music has renewed its call for a new National Plan for Music Education in England as GCSE results were published on 20 August 2020
The Musicians' Union (MU) and UK Music have applauded the UK government's announcement of a return to indoor live performances in England and a relaxation of regulations for singers and players of wind and brass instruments from Saturday 15…
The Musicians’ Union (MU) and the Association of British Orchestras (ABO) have joined forces to persuade the UK government to provide immediate additional funding for self-employed musicians affected by the continued shutdown of live…