Indoor shows to return to England in August
Reduced-capacity, socially distanced shows are set to return to indoor music venues in England from 1 August, the government has announced
News By IQ | 17 July 2020
Indoor performances will return to venues across England from 1 August, provided audiences adhere to social distancing measures, prime minister Boris Johnson announced today (17 July).
However, the prime minister has also announced that local authorities “will have new powers in their areas”, meaning they can “close specific premises, shut public outdoor spaces, and cancel events” in response to outbreaks of the virus.
Central government will also be able intervene with events. “Where justified”, says Johnson, ministers will have the power to…
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