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Fashion Industry Warns Of Severe Skills Shortages Because Of 'Brexit Talent Drain'
Fashion Industry Warns Of Severe Skills Shortages Because Of "Brexit Talent Drain"
Culture
The fashion industry has warned it faces severe talent shortages after a government advisory body rejected its plea to offer more visas to foreign workers
Conservative Chairman Warned Not To Neglect Tackling Islamophobia In the Party
Communities
Conservative Chairman Warned Not To Neglect Tackling Islamophobia In the Party
BBC Director General Warns Culture Wars Are 'Dangerous' To Impartial Media
Culture
BBC Director General Warns Culture Wars Are "Dangerous" To Impartial Media
Nadine Dorries Has Been Promoted To Digital, Media, Culture and Sport Secretary
Culture
Nadine Dorries Has Been Promoted To Digital, Media, Culture and Sport Secretary
Ex-Love Islander Says Government Should Be Doing More To Promote Positive Image Of Influencers
Culture
Ex-Love Islander Says Government Should Be Doing More To Promote Positive Image Of Influencers
Blur Drummer Warns Post-Brexit Touring Costs Will Destroy Next Generation Of Bands
Culture
Blur Drummer Warns Post-Brexit Touring Costs Will Destroy Next Generation Of Bands
Elton John's Agent Accuses No.10 Of Blocking Progress On Post-Brexit European Touring
Culture
Elton John's Agent Accuses No.10 Of Blocking Progress On Post-Brexit European Touring
The House Live
How Airbnb is beating a path to a sustainable recovery for Hosts and communities alike Partner content
Communities
By Airbnb
How Airbnb is beating a path to a sustainable recovery for Hosts and communities alike
Levelling Up: What’s art got to do with it? Partner content
Coronavirus
By Inc Arts
Levelling Up: What’s art got to do with it?
The tax burden that threatens to stop Britain’s beating heart Partner content
Communities
By Long Live the Local
The tax burden that threatens to stop Britain’s beating heart
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Sajid Javid Warns Winter Poses “Greatest Threat” To Pandemic Recovery And Daily Cases Could Hit 100,000
Sajid Javid Warns Winter Poses “Greatest Threat” To Pandemic Recovery And Daily Cases Could Hit 100,000
Coronavirus
House of Commons Pays Tribute To “Gentleman” James Brokenshire Following His Death From Lung Cancer
House of Commons Pays Tribute To “Gentleman” James Brokenshire Following His Death From Lung Cancer
Political parties
Pig Culling Will Continue For Weeks With Visa Scheme Rollout Set To Take Until Next Month
Pig Culling Will Continue For Weeks With Visa Scheme Rollout Set To Take Until Next Month
Environment
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As we recover from the pandemic, we must not allow British horse racing to fall behind
Culture
By Matt Hancock MP
As we recover from the pandemic, we must not allow British horse racing to fall behind
The Horserace Betting Levy should apply to all horse racing globally which is bet on by British customers, generating around £20 million annually to help British racing build back better.
BBC local news is vital – and never more than during a pandemic
Coronavirus
By Rhodri Talfan Davies, BBC Director, Nations
BBC local news is vital – and never more than during a pandemic
The biggest show on TV isn’t what you might expect. Regional TV news doesn’t get talked about on Twitter as much as Love Island, but it beats it in terms of viewers. Good Morning Britain grabs headlines, at least it did before its best-known presenter left. But regional news is watched by far more people than GMB, with or without Piers Morgan.
Blur Drummer Warns Post-Brexit Touring Costs Will Destroy Next Generation Of Bands
Culture
Blur Drummer Warns Post-Brexit Touring Costs Will Destroy Next Generation Of Bands
Exclusive: The next generation of Blurs will be "gone" unless the government secures new post-Brexit arrangements for the UK's musicians and other touring performers, a member of the iconic Britpop band has warned.
Culture news
Kwasi Kwarteng MP: 'People should look at history with a bit more humility'
Culture
By Georgina Bailey
Kwasi Kwarteng MP: "People should look at history with a bit more humility"
Kwasi Kwarteng is a man on a mission, overseeing arguably the most important period in the UK’s route to net-zero. The BEIS secretary and keen historian talks to Georgina Bailey about the free-market case for decarbonisation – and why he won’t be drawn into the culture wars
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Dignity in Dying
Disability rights campaigner, palliative care doctor, Rabbi and Imam speak out in support of assisted dying law, as Lords and Holyrood prepare to debate prospective legislation
A disability rights campaigner, a palliative care doctor, a rabbi and an imam yesterday (Wednesday 7 July 2021) addressed the All Party Parliamentary Group on Choice at the End of Life, calling on cross-party MPs and Peers to support a change in the law on assisted dying.
Pastimes: Julian Knight
Culture
By Rosamund Urwin
Pastimes: Julian Knight
In her occasional series, Rosamund Urwin meets up with parliamentarians to discuss how they unwind away from Westminster. Here, Julian Knight shows Ros the joy of video gaming
Singing can heal our divided country
Culture
By Lord Roberts of Llandudno
Singing can heal our divided country
The political arguments of the past decade have torn families and communities apart. Now, as we look to move past this deadly pandemic, we must rediscover that sense of community.
Lords Diary: Baroness Deech
Culture
By Baroness Deech
Lords Diary: Baroness Deech
A confession – I have enjoyed lockdown. I have enough space and a garden, and have become closer to our neighbours by all joining a WhatsApp for the road.
Partner content
Communities
By Advertising Association
UK Advertising celebrates award haul at Cannes Lions 2021
UK Government & Industry Partner for Virtual Roadshow in Export Showcase to International Markets
The Saturday View: How A Lack Of Data Caused A Wave Of Festival Cancellations
Coronavirus
The Saturday View: How A Lack Of Data Caused A Wave Of Festival Cancellations
As Glastonbury lays silent for a second year in a row this weekend, continuing uncertainty over remaining Covid restrictions, a lack of pandemic insurance, and the government's delayed release of data on mass event trials has triggered a brutal week for the UK’s festival industry.
Andrew Lloyd-Webber Joins Legal Action To Force Government To Publish Data From Mass Event Pilots
Culture
Andrew Lloyd-Webber Joins Legal Action To Force Government To Publish Data From Mass Event Pilots
Figures from across the live music and theatre sector are launching legal action today to force the government to hand over data about its mass event pilots.
Minister Backs Welsh Schools Singing 'Wonderful' 'One Nation, One Britain' Song, Despite Major Backlash
Culture
Minister Backs Welsh Schools Singing "Wonderful" 'One Nation, One Britain' Song, Despite Major Backlash
A government minister is backing Welsh schools if they want pupils to sing the “One Britain, One Nation” song on Friday and said he fully supports its “wonderful” message.
Rocked by recent scandals, is the charity regulator fit for purpose?
Culture
By Georgina Bailey
Rocked by recent scandals, is the charity regulator fit for purpose?
The third sector is trying to find its feet again and rebuild trust after a decade of scandals and controversies. But where does the regulator, the Charity Commission, come in - and is it fit for purpose? Georgina Bailey reports
This World Refugee Day, one choir’s efforts should be music to all our ears Partner content
Education
By The National Lottery
This World Refugee Day, one choir’s efforts should be music to all our ears
Members of the Citizens of the World Choir come from all over the globe, but thanks to National Lottery funding and support from across the political spectrum, they’re all singing from the same hymn sheet now.
Britain should be leading the global conversation on tech
Culture
By Lord Clement-Jones
Britain should be leading the global conversation on tech
We need to roll out world-class digital infrastructure nationwide and level up digital prosperity across the UK.
Shop talk: behind the scenes of Britain’s charity stores
Coronavirus
By Kate Proctor
Shop talk: behind the scenes of Britain’s charity stores
Military medals, designer clothes and rare Beatles records … charity shops have long been a treasure trove for the eagle-eyed bargain hunter. Kate Proctor speaks to the people running some of the UK’s stores, and discovers the weird and wonderful donations they’ve received
The Saturday View: After A Chaotic First Week, Does GB News Have A Future?
Culture
The Saturday View: After A Chaotic First Week, Does GB News Have A Future?
After months of fanfare about its launch, GB News managed to pin down the much sought-after Chancellor Rishi Sunak for an interview with Andrew Neil.
The Big Screen is Back! Supporting the film industry through tough times Partner content
Coronavirus
By The National Lottery
The Big Screen is Back! Supporting the film industry through tough times
After all the time we have spent in front of our televisions, we’re finally able to get back to experiencing films how they should be: on the big screen.
Mission: Possible? Protecting the film industry in the wake of the pandemic
Communities
By Dean Russell MP
Mission: Possible? Protecting the film industry in the wake of the pandemic
Almost like a scene from a movie, I was sat in my Parliamentary office last year when I got a message from a producer of the Mission Impossible movies: ‘We have a problem – can you help?’.
Government must implement pornography safeguards
Culture
By Lord Morrow
Government must implement pornography safeguards
Failure to implement Part 3 of the Digital Economy Act will cause more harm to our most vulnerable citizens, children, and compound degrading attitudes towards women and girls.
All in action plan to tackle inclusion of black, disabled and working-class talent Partner content
Communities
By Advertising Association
All in action plan to tackle inclusion of black, disabled and working-class talent
All In Census of 16,000+ informs drive for more inclusive UK advertising workforce
Theatres Say The Government Must Act To Save Them After The Latest Delay In Unlocking
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
Theatres Say The Government Must Act To Save Them After The Latest Delay In Unlocking
Theatres have said they urgently need financial support after it was announced that social distancing requirements will stay in place for at least another four weeks, but that no extra support for culture will be provided in the period.
Political Pain: Should Charities Be Allowed to Campaign?
Communities
By Georgina Bailey, Eleanor Langford and Kate Proctor
Political Pain: Should Charities Be Allowed to Campaign?
With increasing debate over whether charities should take political positions, is it possible to separate charitable works from campaigning?
Elton John Warns Lord Frost That Post-Brexit Touring Rules Will Ruin A Generation Of Musicians
Culture
Elton John Warns Lord Frost That Post-Brexit Touring Rules Will Ruin A Generation Of Musicians
Elton John has accused Lord Frost and other ministers of being unwilling to fix the “gaping hole” in the current Brexit deal which means that artists must get visas and permits to go on tour in Europe.
Uncertainty and fear are having a devastating impact on choral singing
Coronavirus
By James O’Donnell, Organist and Master of the Choristers, Westminster Abbey
Uncertainty and fear are having a devastating impact on choral singing
Tuesday 17 March 2020. I knew this would be the last service the Abbey Choir would sing for some while.
Field of Dreams: When Politicians and Festivals Meet
Culture
By Robert Hutton
Field of Dreams: When Politicians and Festivals Meet
Pop festivals and politicians – not an obvious match. But from triumphant appearances on the Pyramid Stage, to hangovers and hasty exits, many MPs have in-the-field experience.
We must reword the 1988 Copyright Act to bring streaming payments in line with radio royalties
Culture
By Crispin Hunt
We must reword the 1988 Copyright Act to bring streaming payments in line with radio royalties
Be they bankers or Banksys, Britain’s greatest national asset is the sovereignty of its brains. Intellectual property has been an unassailable driver of Britain’s economic prosperity. But, sadly, one of our world-beating national assets is now being stripped by overseas multinationals.
EventsAll
BAME into Leadership Autumn Conference
2021
London & Online
BAME into Leadership Autumn Conference
Unlocking the Senior Civil Service
2021
London & Online
Unlocking the Senior Civil Service
Fostering Conscious Inclusion at Work
2021
Online
Fostering Conscious Inclusion at Work
Women into Leadership Manchester
2021
Manchester & Online
Women into Leadership Manchester