The U.K. government is facing increasing pressure from the creative industries after it emerged that economic measures set out for the self-employed last week by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi S…
#CoronavirusPandemic #freelancers #Selfemployed #productioncompanies #production #managers #camera #operators #lightingtechnicians #soundengineers #makeupartists #costumedesigners #stylists #entertainment #industries #creativeprofessionals #London #UKGovernment #economicmeasures Now that the UK government has announced economic measures for freelancers and self employed, there are many many individuals in the creative and entertainment industry who may still find it difficult to access the financial aid to assist the loss of work and income in the short term. The impact of the Coronavirus pandemic has in effect shut down the creative and entertainment industries. Many freelance creative professionals including production managers, camera operators, lighting technicians, sound engineers, make up artists, costume designers & stylists and those in production are currently not in work. The question that many of these talents will ask is what specific support is available to those who identify themselves as freelancers/ self employed and may not meet the criteria as laid out in these measures. When do these measures come into effect and what schemes are eligible for support. These matters are complex with so many different legal and financial structures for freelancers, self employed and employers (e.g. production companies) to consider. But can employers do more to help these talents in the short term?
