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Rainham Industrial Services Ltd awarded risk management award
On June 4, specialist industrial services provider Rainham Industrial Services announced that they had been awarded an RoSPA Gold Medal Award for the fourth consecutive year.
Not the anniversary they had planned: Art Basel cancels 2020 fair
The 50th anniversary edition of the Art Basel has been cancelled as a result of Covid-19. The fair, originally planned for June, had been postponed until late September, however, the decision was announced late last week to cancel the event entirely.
Prime minister says violence in anti-racism protests “a betrayal of the cause they purport to serve”
Boris Johnson has said that this weekend’s anti-racism protests have been "subverted by thuggery" following clashes between some protestors and the police. The prime minister continued that he believed individuals had the right to protest, however, that the violence had been a “betrayal” of the cause.
Time for a review: CWIP releases 2020 shortlist
In its 20-year tenure, the Wodehouse prize has only recognised four women as suitably funny to merit such an award. In recognition and frustration of this, Helen Lederer founded the Comedy Women in Print prize two years ago, to acknowledge the contribution of women to comedic writing.
Former treasury secretary says central banks will be "less relevant" after Covid-19
Lawrence Summers, an American economist and US secretary of the treasury under Bill Clinton, told the BBC today that central banks will become "less relevant" as interest rates lower in the face of Covid-19.
Long Read - Politicians bite off more than they can chew
When it comes to fatal bites, Snow White and the poison apple take a close second to Ed Miliband and his infamous bacon sandwich. In 2014, when the former Labour leader decided to treat himself to breakfast, he effectively called time on his political career. Who knew the humble bacon bap was the great leveller of the modern era?
Use your Ed: Sir Davey launches bid for Lib Dem leadership
Sir Ed Davey has launched his campaign for leadership of the Lib Dems, with a promise to improve the conditions for carers. Sir Ed has filled the role of acting Liberal Democrat leader since Jo Swinson stepped down from the post following the 2019 election, in which the party lost ten seats.
Take your Tim: Davie appointed BBC director general
One of the BBC’s most senior executives, Tim Davie, has been announced as the new director general of the broadcasting company.
Face masks compulsory on public transport from 15 June
As of 15 June the government has ruled that all passengers on public transport in England will have to wear a face covering. However, the British Medical Association has urged the wearing of face coverings to be extended to all places in which social distancing is not possible.
Take charge: a tough time to be an Arts Leader
The road to becoming a curator is by no means an easy one. The role demands years of preparation, patience, and good fortune to even be considered. Yet amid the outbreak of Covid-19, the position feels less like winning the lottery, and increasingly something of a poisoned chalice.
A sense of art: Ben Lawrence predicts the future
In the years to come, Ben Lawrence predicts an artistic revolution. In his latest piece for The Telegraph, Lawrence nails his colours to the mast, examining what he refers to as the: “the primary duty of the arts in this country” in response to the global pandemic.
Show some art: Sharkey makes a case for supporting the culture sphere
Jeffrey Sharkey’s latest piece for The Times reads equal parts manifesto and love letter. Not directed at one particular figure of renown, Sharkey instead focuses on the contribution of the arts as a whole, particularly in this most “unprecedented” time.
EU-UK trade talks indicate little progress
The most recent UK-EU talks on a trade deal to accommodate the needs of both parties post-Brexit are coming to a close, with no clear indicator of any progress on either side.
Old Vic, New Rules: Tom Morris talks Covid-19
While those across the theatrical realm have closed their doors amid the outbreak of Covid-19, Tom Morris has left his open just a crack. The current artistic director of the Bristol Old Vic, hopes that in spite of the pandemic, theatres will still be able to demonstrate their worth, perhaps now more than ever.
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