Budget: What it means for Brighton, pubs, workers, self employed

The government revealed its March budget this week, here’s what it means for Brighton pubs, venues and hospitality, the self employed, workers, and generally, what the hell happened. Overview: The world is in the bin. The Covid pandemic has changed the very fabric of our lives and taken an absolutely massive toll on people and businesses alike. On 3 March Rishi Sunak revealed the government’s … Continue reading Budget: What it means for Brighton, pubs, workers, self employed

Music: Industry rallies against Govt ticket tax hike

Music industry leaders have rallied against a proposed hike to the rate of VAT on ticket sales, just as many are beginning to look ahead with hope. Music venues, bands, record labels, and fans from Brighton to Bangor have spoken out against a proposed 15 percent increase to the rate of VAT on ticket sales. The rate of VAT on ticket sales was cut to … Continue reading Music: Industry rallies against Govt ticket tax hike