Keli review – a brass band player’s search for solidarity Martin Green’s play, set in a village still traumatised by the miners’ strike, follows a young musician under pressure from all sides The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2025
Eurovision returns amid protests over Palestine, Pride flags and parody lyrics With songs about everything from the joy of raving to the morning after the night before, from death and domestic violence to metaphorical milkshakes and poisoned cakes served in revenge, Eurovision is back for its 69th edition – hosted by Switzerland after singer Nemo's victory last year. Radio France Internationale · May 13, 2025
Eurovision will allow European flag for fans in the audience but not for artists on stage The European flag will be allowed at this year's Eurovision Song Contest, but with limitations for artists, something Brussels called "disappointing". Euronews · May 13, 2025
Switzerland lives up to stereotype with ‘beautifully organised’ Eurovision Basel is hosting the 2025 contest, after Switzerland’s Nemo won last May in Sweden with The Code. Evening Standard · May 12, 2025
Ireland asks Eurovision host EBU for discussion over Israel’s involvement Irish national broadcaster RTÉ director general said he was "appalled by the ongoing events in the Middle East and by the horrific impact on civilians in Gaza, and the fate of Israeli hostages." Euronews · May 8, 2025
Flamboyance, creativity, club culture – and no smart phones: why the 1980s are all the rage again A series of major exhibitions focusing on the era has unleashed a wave of nostalgia for those who were there and curiosity from the young who envy its freedom The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2025
Faster social care reform urged as providers ‘facing impossible choices’ Care England said the status quo is no longer an option in social care. The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2025
Solar power pioneer's 'unexpected' harbour honour The professor nicknamed the father of modern solar power might soon be found on his namesake ferry trying to crack solar's next big question. AAP · Jan 10, 2025
Widespread failure risk in adult social care without action, Government told Ministers have been warned that budget deficits are ‘so severe’ even big companies relying on Government funding are struggling. The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024
Muck and brass are key to this theatrical debut on miner's strikes IVOR Novello Award-winning composer Martin Green is making his playwriting debut with a show marking 40 years since the miners’ strikes ... The National (Scotland) · Nov 24, 2024
How Leigh Bowery and the Blitz Kids defined 1980s subculture with make-up As Leigh Bowery and the Blitz Kids of 1980s London are celebrated in a new exhibition at the Fashion and Textile Museum, Isobel Van Dyke explores the hair and make-up looks that defined them Wallpaper · Oct 5, 2024
Huge drop in health and social care worker visa applications could ‘destabilise’ sector, leaders warn Applications for health and social care worker visas drop by 76 per cent year on year The Independent UK · May 22, 2024
Modern slavery ‘a feature’ of care sector in England since Brexit End of free movement of workers from EU has significantly increased possibilities of exploitation, care watchdog tells MPs The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2023
Care leaders ‘blindsided’ by visa change which ‘could drive workers from sector’ Health Secretary Victoria Atkins previously claimed the social care sector was ‘broadly relaxed’ about a new ban on dependants. Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2023
The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023 King in joyful spirit as he presents engineering prizes at Buckingham Palace It is the first time Charles has presented the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering since his coronation.
The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023 Social care recruitment campaign costing millions branded ‘ineffectual’ The staff vacancy rate is at a record high, with 165,000 vacancies in the social care sector in 2021/22.
The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023 Social care volunteers ‘must not be used to overlook workforce issues’ The NHS volunteer programme is being expanded into social care but sector leaders said long-term staffing issues must be addressed.
Liverpool Echo · May 11, 2023 BBC update over Liverpool Eurovision's preparations for potential Russia cyberthreat Eurovision's preparations for potential Russia cyberthreat "in a good place"
Liverpool Echo · May 10, 2023 Liverpool branded 'beacon of light' by BBC Eurovision director "In the darkest of times, it's creativity, it's music, it's dance that brings us together and shows us that we have more in common with each other than we think"
The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023 Camilla jokes with UK’s Eurovision entry Mae Muller: ‘No nul points!’ The King and Queen Consort visited Liverpool and lit up the arena which will be hosting the international song contest
Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2023 King Charles and Camilla meet with UK’s Eurovision contestant Mae Muller in Liverpool The royal couple said they will be ‘egging on’ the singer as she attempts to take the UK to victory
The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023 ‘No nul points’, Camilla jokes with UK’s Eurovision entry Mae Muller The King and Queen Consort visited Liverpool and lit up the arena which will be hosting the international song contest.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2023 A third of care homes in England have considered closing due to rising energy bills Care England says there is ‘no justification for charging such financially crippling rates’
The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023 We back social care, says minister after report warns sector is ‘on precipice’ It comes as a new research laid out the funding difficulties and workforce challenges faced in adult social care.
The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023 Adult social care sector on the precipice over costs, Care England warns The charity said more than two in five providers had to close down part of their organisation or hand back contracts due to financial pressures.