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The Fringe gets cut: Scottish culture continues despite pandemic
For the first time in 70 years, it will be possible to walk down the Pleasance and not be bombarded by flyers and performers alike. The arrival of the pandemic, and subsequent cancellation of both the Fringe and the International Festival, have left a gaping hole in August, none more so than for Zinnie Harris.
Pericles’ Blaxland-de Lange calls for adequate care funding
While the Covid-19 pandemic has placed enormous strain upon the health and social care sectors, recognition of the industry’s efforts has been apparent across the UK, with the weekly clap for carers, nurses, doctors and key workers one such gesture of appreciation. However, for one industry chief, Pericles co-founder Paulamaria Blaxland-de Lange, recognition of the sector’s struggles must now translate to tangible action in the shape of additional funding.
Met with redundancy: National museum cuts one fifth of staff
Covid-19 has taken its toll on the Met. Forced to abandon its annual gala at the beginning of the pandemic, the museum has now resorted to laying off dozens of employees, leaving the museum 20 per cent smaller than it was prior to the outbreak.
Under the hammer: Sotheby’s reports $2.5 billion in pandemic sales
For most, sales of $2.5 billion amid a pandemic would be a cause for celebration. Yet for Sotheby’s, this almost 25 per cent decline in sales is anything but.
This is “The End”: conceptual art and the fourth plinth
The recent weather in London lends itself to ice cream, perhaps more than elsewhere in the country. Thankfully, conceptual artist Heather Phillipson has answered the call, building a 31-foot statue of a dollop of cream, with a precariously positioned fly sitting atop it.
In your streams: 12 million subscribe to new platforms amid pandemic
First came Tiger King, soon followed Normal People, then I May Destroy You, and just like that, Britons spent 40 per cent of their waking hours watching the telly.
Director of V and A: abandoning arts in schools “is a mistake”
On April 23rd the V&A was supposed to open an exhibition on the history of the handbag. Two months later, one on Alice in Wonderland had planned to follow. Now, after a closure of almost 150 days, the gallery is set to reopen, thought the format is a touch unclear.
Situation "under review on a constant basis” as quarantine list grows
Rishi Sunak has announced that the UK "will not hesitate" to add countries to the quarantine list in the hope of preventing the spread of Covid-19.
Managing director of Corkills Motor Group: “I think I’ve grown and changed as a leader over the years.”
As businesses across the country respond to the current economic situation, the director of Corkills Motor Group spoke with The Leaders Council about the difference between leadership and management. Meanwhile the "Dominic Cummings effect" damages faith in the government.
Qualitrain Group exemplify need for innovation as new Scottish Conservative leader eyes up economic recovery
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to deal a significant blow to the UK economy and the knock-on effects are felt on businesses and supply chains, CEO of Derbyshire training provider Qualitrain Group, Richard Bates, tells the Leaders Council about how his firm is looking to deal with the loss of income streams by exploring means of innovating and seeking out new opportunities. Meanwhile, Douglas Ross, who was confirmed as the new leader of the Scottish Conservatives on Wednesday, has promised to produce an economic recovery plan within the next month.
MENTA chief executive on leadership: “It’s about knowing when to listen”
As businesses across the country respond to the current economic situation, The Leaders Council spoke with the chief executive of MENTA, about the importance of listening. Meanwhile the government is to announce whether France will feature on the quarantine list in the next 24 hours.
Creative thinking: The Art Council and Covid-19
It would seem that Mimi Wilcox’s flight to the UK was fortuitous. Her journey to meet long-distance partner Michael-David McKernan on the day the UK’s lockdown was announced had almost cinematic timing.
Aberdeen first Scottish city to re-impose lockdown
Those hoping to secure a wee dram in the centre of Aberdeen will find themselves sorely disappointed as the city was the first in Scotland to re-enter lockdown yesterday evening.
Jenrick offers reassurances over safe reopening of schools
Communities secretary Robert Jenrick has said this week that schools will be safe to reopen in September and that getting children back into full-time education is an “absolute priority” for the government.
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