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.

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.

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.

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.

The BBC is making hundreds of its Shakespeare programmes available free to schools, colleges and universities across the UK.

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.

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.

Young leaders launch their recommendations for G7 Leaders

Calling for policy changes in digital education, social media and digital empowerment

Calling for a more inclusive, forward looking approach to labour markets that leaves no person or country behind

Calling for policy changes in climate finance, crisis management and sustainable resource management

The Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has affirmed that the privatisation of public broadcaster Channel 4 is expected by 2024.