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24 May 2021
Coronavirus self-isolation support pilot to be trialled by government
The pilots will be trialled across different regions in England, with funding from a £12 million pot to be made available to provide services for those who need to self-isolate in areas with higher rates of coronavirus infections.
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24 May 2021
Trials to extract CO2 from atmosphere begin in UK
Atmosphere-heating carbon dioxide will be sucked from the air using trees, peat, rock chips, and charcoal in a new £30 million nationwide project.
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24 May 2021
Activists urge UK government to end plastic waste exports
Campaigners have called for the proposed Environment Bill, which returns to parliament on 26 May, to be strengthened in order to deal with the ongoing global plastic waste crisis.
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21 May 2021
Jesy Nelson signs major solo record deal
Jesy Nelson has announced that she has signed her first solo record deal since leaving Little Mix last year.
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21 May 2021
The UK launches the first arts course for adults with learning-disabilities
The UK’s first degree-level performing arts course has been launched for adults with learning-disabilities and/or autism.
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21 May 2021
MTFestUK 2021 showcases eight new musicals
MTFestUK 2021 is combining live shows and digital theatre to bring eight brand new musicals to audiences across the nation.
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21 May 2021
Petition against higher education arts cuts supported by more than 150,000
More than 157,000 people have signed a petition calling on the educational secretary to stop funding cuts to arts subjects at higher education level.
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19 May 2021
Amazon to potentially purchase MGM Studios for $9 billion
The potential deal would provide Amazon with access to MGM’s catalogue of historical film and television content which spans almost a century. This may attract new subscribers to the company’s streaming platform, Amazon Prime Video.
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19 May 2021
J.K. Rowling and Hillary Mantel support auction for a global vaccine rollout
The fundraiser aims to raise money to help vaccinate the world against Covid-19 using signed novels and mentoring sessions with star agents, among other lots.
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19 May 2021
An inactive UK government are criticised for the Brexit touring fiasco
The government has been heavily criticised by high profile figures within the music industry over the continued lack of action and clarity over the Brexit touring case.
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19 May 2021
One-day Glastonbury festival to happen in September
The Mendip district council has approved a 50,000-capacity show, with no overnight camping.
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19 May 2021
Report finds that 20 companies produce 55% of the world's plastic waste
The Plastic Waste Makers Index has identified 20 companies that produce over half of the world’s single-use plastics, and the banks that fund them.
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17 May 2021
YouTube partners with NHS to launch vaccination advertising campaign
The video-sharing platform will pay for numerous advertisements in the UK to prompt young people to book in and receive coronavirus vaccinations.
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17 May 2021
BBC offers hundreds of Shakespeare programmes free to schools & universities
The BBC is making hundreds of its Shakespeare programmes available free to schools, colleges and universities across the UK.
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17 May 2021
Coronavirus restrictions eased as cinemas and museums reopen
Following the roadmap out of lockdown, the UK government has eased restrictions on social interaction, the cultural and hospitality sectors and international travel, though there are concerns about the spread of the new ‘Indian’ variant.
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17 May 2021
Coventry City of Culture 2021 events begin
The events programme for Coventry City of Culture 2021 has been launched with a video combining the talents of novelist George Eliot and local producer Coolie.
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17 May 2021
‘Welcome Back’ gigs announced at the London O2
London’s O2 Arena has announced that it will hold full capacity gigs from August, including a series of ‘Welcome Back' events.
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14 May 2021
Boris Johnson: Young people are crucial in helping the G7 “build a better future”
Young leaders launch their recommendations for G7 Leaders