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23 June 2021
Call me a business woman, because I love my own company
Jasmine Rowland discusses the importance of making time and unwinding for yourself. She looks back at the moment the world stopped, Lockdown "season one" as the point where she embarked on a journey of discovery self love, self worth and self care.
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13 June 2021
Morality V legality: What are we obligated to do?
What has the pandemic revealed about our ethical system?
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2 June 2021
Profits for publisher Bloomsbury soar due to lockdown reading
The publisher has seen its third profit upgrade of 2021 after sales have increased to £185 million.
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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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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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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
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
‘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
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
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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7 May 2021
Odeon cinemas to reopen in May with safety measures in place
In accordance with the government’s roadmap out of lockdown, most Odeon cinemas will reopen from 17 May 2021. Filmgoers will be encouraged to pre-book tickets online, and seats will be limited inside screens to meet social distancing requirements.
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3 May 2021
Topshop's flagship Oxford Street store goes up for sale
Once the prime location for clothing brand Topshop, the Oxford Street building is to be sold for as much as £420 million.
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29 April 2021
Leeds Hyde Park Picture House is back in motion
Film screenings are to resume from 17 May at the iconic Hyde Park Picture House as they launch their On the Road Programme.
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23 April 2021
AJ Tracey gig fined £10,000 for breaking Covid rules
The organisers of an impromptu AJ Tracey gig were hit with a £10,000 Fixed Penalty Notice after huge crowds congregated in Platt Fields Park.
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21 April 2021
Plans for Olympic Games in chaos as Japan sees fourth wave of Covid-19
The three prefectures of Tokyo, Osaka and Hyogo are to undergo state of emergency restrictions, putting plans for the Tokyo 2021 Olympics in July into further disarray.