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14 May 2021
Y7 Health track policies announced
Calling for policy changes in social determinants of health, attitudes towards mental health, and digital health
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14 May 2021
Y7 Digital and Tech track policies announced
Calling for policy changes in digital education, social media and digital empowerment
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14 May 2021
Y7 Economy track policies announced
Calling for a more inclusive, forward looking approach to labour markets that leaves no person or country behind
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14 May 2021
Y7 Climate & Environment track policies announced
Calling for policy changes in climate finance, crisis management and sustainable resource management
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14 May 2021
Amazon to hire 10,000 new UK workers amid new openings
After previously coming under fire for its anti-trade union and working practices, the e-commerce giant has announced that it will open up new warehouses and corporate roles.
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14 May 2021
UK government confirms Channel 4 privatisation is likely
The Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has affirmed that the privatisation of public broadcaster Channel 4 is expected by 2024.
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14 May 2021
Forestry the size of France has regrown globally since 2000
Environmental campaign group Trillion Trees have found that conservation efforts are working to regenerate forests around the world, with nearly 59 million hectares having regrown over the last 20 years.
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14 May 2021
UK cybersecurity agency reports increase in false NHS scams
In its Active Cyber Defence report, the NCSC declared that it had identified 122 phishing campaigns in 2020 that had used NHS branding amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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12 May 2021
Leading fashion retailers join sustainable initiative Textiles 2030
WRAP, the UK’s leading sustainability non-profit, has created the Textiles 2030 action plan, and major fashion brands such as Primark and ASOS have signed up.
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12 May 2021
Women reign at The BRIT Awards 2021
This year's Brit Awards saw women dominate. Wins for Dua Lipa, Billie Ellish, and Little Mix as the first all-female winner for British group made this night one to remember.
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12 May 2021
Sir David Attenborough continues to push for action on climate change from world leaders
Sir David Attenborough is to attend a climate conference later this year in a continuation of his efforts to convince world leaders to act on the global climate emergency.
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12 May 2021
Sadiq Khan reignites London with culture at its core
Re-elected London mayor Sadiq Khan launches plans to revitalise London culture by targeting theatre, tourism and creative sectors.
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12 May 2021
Actress Gemma Chan promotes Asian hate crime charity
Gemma Chan has spoken out against the rise in anti-Asian attacks and has promoted a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for East and South East Asian (ESEA) communities in the UK.
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12 May 2021
Turner Prize announces shortlisted nominees
The nominees for the 2021 Turner Prize shortlist consist of five art collectives who have “inspired social change through art”.
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12 May 2021
UK government to propose photo ID requirement for voters
The voting reform, which will affect UK-wide and English elections, is due to be announced during the Queen’s speech on 11 May 2021. Ministers have claimed that the proposed change will help reduce the risk of electoral fraud in future elections.
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10 May 2021
Taylor Swift to receive Global Icon BRIT award
Taylor Swift will be recognised for her contribution and ‘immense impact on music across the world’ at this year's Brit Awards, becoming the first female winner in history.
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10 May 2021
High street revamp as climate emergency centers take over
UK high streets are changing for good as climate emergency centres (CEC) swarm our abandoned stores, aiming to create community and economic recovery after the pandemic.
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10 May 2021
Government plans to cut funding for creative university subjects
The Department for Education plans to cut university funding for creative and arts courses by 50% as they are not considered “strategic priorities”.