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Film & TV Production Restart Scheme – draft rules published
The Government has released draft rules and explanatory notes for the £500m Film and TV Production Restart Scheme (Scheme) announced at the end of July 2020. The Scheme aims to support the film and television industry in the UK, by making compensation available to eligible film and television producers that…September 22, 2020 -
Film and TV Briefing: Friday 18 September 2020
Welcome to this week’s round-up of news, commentary and industry announcements that you may have missed from the past week. If you are looking for advice in relation to any of the issues mentioned, please do not hesitate to get in touch. In the news UK Government sets out details…September 18, 2020 -
The end of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
As we have noted previously in the series of articles on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (commonly known as the furlough scheme) the Government is reducing the grants it is giving employers from September. Since August 2020 employers are required to pay employer national insurance and pension contributions. Key dates…September 17, 2020 -
Film and TV Briefing: Friday 11 September 2020
Welcome to this week’s round-up of news, commentary and industry announcements that you may have missed from the past week. If you are looking for advice in relation to any of the issues mentioned, please do not hesitate to get in touch. In the news DCMS lobbies treasury for insurance…September 11, 2020 -
Reputation update: South Wales Police’s facial recognition technology pilot ruled unlawful
In a case that is likely to have significant ramifications for the future use of live automated facial recognition technology (AFR) by UK law enforcement bodies, the Court of Appeal* recently overturned an earlier finding by the Divisional Court that the use of such technology by South Wales Police (SWP)…September 10, 2020 -
Ministerial statement gives greater certainty on electronic signatures
The Government has issued a statement in response to the Law Commission’s report on electronic execution of documents, which aims to give greater clarity and certainty to signing documents electronically. Business Impact Individuals and companies wishing to do business will frequently enter into agreements, however the current lockdown measures in…September 4, 2020 -
Ofcom rejects complaint over “Our Cops in the North”
Ofcom have rejected a complaint against the TV programme “Our Cops in the North” which claimed there was an infringement of privacy in obtaining and broadcasting footage featuring the inside of the complainant’s home and her daughter’s belongings. It was found that Ms K, on behalf of herself and her…September 4, 2020 -
Film and TV Briefing: Friday 4 September 2020
Welcome to this week’s round-up of news, commentary and industry announcements that you may have missed from the past week. If you are looking for advice in relation to any of the issues mentioned, please do not hesitate to get in touch. In the news Prince Harry and Meghan sign…September 4, 2020 -
Film and TV Briefing: Friday 28 August 2020
Welcome to this week’s round-up of news, commentary and industry announcements that you may have missed from the past week. If you are looking for advice in relation to any of the issues mentioned, please do not hesitate to get in touch. In the news Box office up 28% and…August 28, 2020 -
Film and TV Briefing: Friday 21 August 2020
Welcome to this week’s round-up of news, commentary and industry announcements that you may have missed from the past week. If you are looking for advice in relation to any of the issues mentioned, please do not hesitate to get in touch. In the news “The Batman” set to restart…August 21, 2020