£30 million funding offered for culture support

The government has announced £30 million further funding support for theatres, orchestras and museums.

Adding to the Culture Recovery Fund, the figure will build on nearly £240 million of cultural grant support already allocated this financial year or currently available for organisations to bid for.

Julian Knight, chair of the digital, culture, media and sport parliamentary committee, said: “I welcome additional money to the entertainment sector, but more than anything this vital sector needs clarity, I will be pushing for this at every possible opportunity.”