The Kremlin declined to comment on a Bloomberg report on Tuesday that Chinese state-owned banks are tightening restrictions on funding for Russian clients due to concerns over U.S. secondary sanctions, describing the matter as highly sensitive. When asked about the report, Kremlin
Grassroots music venues across the UK, crucial for emerging artists, are at significant risk of closure, warns new research by the Music Venues Trust (MVT). In 2023, financial pressures forced 125 venues to cease live music, with over half shutting down completely.