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18 May 2021
Want my job? with Coffee House Press editor, Lizzie Davis
We talked to Lizzie Davis, editor at independent publisher Coffee House Press, about her role, career path and any advice she had for young people interested in careers in the industry. Read on to find out more!
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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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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
A review of Maggie Butt's poetry collection 'everlove'
A reflective collection of poetry, Maggie Butt’s everlove examines ideas of displacement and the self, exploring them both on a personal and wider scale.
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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
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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9 May 2021
2021 BRIT Awards to take place with live crowd as part of UK government pilot scheme
The music awards show will be held at the London O2 Arena and will feature an audience of 4,000 people as the UK government looks to test the viability of live events.
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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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7 May 2021
PlayStation to incorporate Discord into service by 2022
The partnership announcement follows in the wake of Discord reportedly rejecting a $12 billion acquisition offer from Microsoft.
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3 May 2021
Apple charged by European Commission over anti-competitive policies
The case, originating from a complaint made in 2019 by Spotify co-founder Daniel Ek, relates to ‘Apple’s rules distort[ing] competition’ in the music streaming market, and could force the tech giant to change its App Store policies as a result.
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3 May 2021
BT to offer cheaper broadband to universal credit recipients
The Home Essentials package, which will launch next month, will offer fibre broadband to households in receipt of universal credit for £15 a month.
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30 April 2021
Spotify passes 350 million monthly active users mark
In its earning reports for the first quarter of 2021, the company has seen an increase in its user-base and has been vindicated by the success of its podcasts.
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30 April 2021
Allegations of sexual misconduct made against Noel Clarke
First reported by The Guardian, 20 women working at different levels in the film industry have made allegations against the actor. Clarke has denied all allegations made against him.
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30 April 2021
Ofcom report reveals 1.5 million UK households without internet
Over-65s and and households with low incomes or financial vulnerabilities were found to be the most likely to be without internet access. Additionally, 1 in 5 children did not always have access to online learning while schools were closed.
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28 April 2021
Self-driving technology in cars to be legalised for use on UK roads in 2021
The announcement has been made by the Department for Transport, and relates to the use of Automated Lane Keeping System technology in vehicles.
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28 April 2021
FluBot text messaging scam affecting Android phones spreads in the UK
A piece of spyware that has affected various countries in Europe, the FluBot text messaging scam is now spreading within the UK, prompting warnings from several phone operators and the National Cyber Security Centre.
Comment posted on 16 February 2021
I really enjoyed reading this article! Having felt like my gaming library was getting a bit stale recently, I'd love to try out some of the games you've recommended, especially Stardew Valley or Terraria. I can definitely attest to having fallen victim to the 'one more turn syndrome' after playing Civilization V or Football Manager 2020 with my friends!