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22 October 2021
UK not considering Covid Plan B despite WHO warning of ‘not healthy’ situation
Boris Johnson claims that the vaccination programme is currently enough to tackle a continuing rise in case numbers.
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20 October 2021
UK’s music streaming market to be investigated by competition inquiry
It has been found that over one third of jobs in the British music industry were lost during the pandemic, according to a new report by UK Music.
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18 October 2021
Matt Hancock has UN job offer withdrawn
The withdrawal may be the result of complaints following a report highlighting the government’s Covid failings whilst Hancock was health secretary.
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13 October 2021
Government’s Covid response cost thousands of lives, finds inquiry
Belief in herd immunity and a lack of quick and effective action regarding lockdowns and testing systems have been highlighted as significant failures from the UK government by a new report.
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8 October 2021
Private hospitals treated only eight Covid patients per day, finds report
Despite a multi-billion investment from the government, private hospitals in England treated very few Covid patients during the pandemic.
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27 September 2021
£32K spent on Welsh vaccine campaign featuring band GLC
The Welsh government spent the money on a campaign that featured rap group Goldie Lookin’ Chain (GLC), in an attempt to get more people vaccinated.
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17 September 2021
Call to investigate the impact of Covid jab on periods following reported irregularities
The changes may be caused by the body’s immune response, rather than the vaccines themselves.
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14 September 2021
Religious holidays in a pandemic era: there’s no right answer
What should we prioritise when it comes to religious gatherings?
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13 September 2021
Vaccine passport plans shelved in England
The unexpected decision has faced a mixed reaction.
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9 September 2021
UK music industry confused by plans for vaccine passports and insurance scheme
Venues doubt Boris Johnson’s past statement of double dose vaccine requirement on entry, and criticise the government’s insurance plans for Covid cancellations.
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27 August 2021
Anti-vaccine protesters storm ITV and Channel 4 headquarters
The protest was sparked by continued anger at the promotion of vaccine passports.
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26 August 2021
Review: Groundhog Day by Em Beihold
A review that takes a deep dive into Em Beihold's newest song, Groundhog Day, and how it is the perfect Lockdown anthem.
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25 August 2021
Nearly 5,000 cases of Covid-19 linked to Cornwall’s Boardmasters festival.
Festival organisers had thought about cancelling the event which showcased artists such as Gorillaz, Foals and Mahalia, but insisted that Boardmasters was planned to be as safe as possible.
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17 August 2021
£750m COVID insurance scheme announced for festivals and live events - Is it too late?
Although a welcome aid for the music industry, many believe that the help has come after the damage has already been inflicted.
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11 August 2021
Trafalgar Square hosts National Gallery artworks outdoors
Copies of paintings including Botticelli's ‘Venus and Mars’ and Van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers’ are part of an open-air art exhibition in Trafalgar Square.
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10 August 2021
A ‘social hangover’: Why it's ok to be exhausted by socialising
How Covid has made socialising feel like a chore
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9 August 2021
Star-studded virtual event to raise funds for India Covid relief
'We For India: Saving Lives’ is bringing together global names from music, film and TV.
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21 July 2021
Digital exhibitions: the future of art events?
How does technology impact how we interact with the world of art?