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<p>We will continue to monitor developments to understand the economic impacts of
COVID-19, including on industries and sectors, and consider how the Government can
best support their recovery, including that of the live entertainment industry.</p><p>The
Government’s economic strategy will be closely coordinated with our public health
strategy to ensure a safe return to economic activity.</p><p>Like many other sectors,
the live entertainment industry has been severely impacted by COVID-19, which is why
the Government has put in place an unprecedented level of support for business and
workers, including:</p><p>• A 12-month business rates holiday for all eligible retail,
leisure and hospitality businesses in England</p><p>• The Retail, Leisure and Hospitality
Grant Fund (RLHGF)</p><p>• The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS)</p><p>• The
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS)</p><p>• The Coronavirus Business Interruption
Loan Scheme (CBILS)</p><p>• The Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme
(CLBILS)</p><p>• The Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBL) for small and micro enterprises</p><p>•
VAT deferral for up to 12 months</p><p>• The Time To Pay scheme, through which businesses
and self-employed individuals in financial distress, and with outstanding tax liabilities,
can receive support with their tax affairs</p><p>• Protection for commercial leaseholders
against automatic forfeiture for non-payment until June 30, 2020</p>
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