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Culture in Quarantine: BBC unveils programme of classical music for ‘virtual festival of the arts’

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Culture In Quarantine: BBC unveils programme of classical music as part of ‘virtual festival of the arts’ to be broadcast on TV, radio and online amid coronavirus lockdown Highlights include broadcast of Max Richter’s ‘Sleep’, an 8-hour orchestral work BBC said it will encourage listeners to ‘relax and sleep’ overnight on April 11-12 TV concert … Read more

Nearly a FIFTH of UK firms could shut within four weeks

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Nearly a FIFTH of UK firms could shut within four weeks: Up to a million small to medium companies face ruin because banks are ‘refusing to give them government-backed loans’ Bosses complained they had been refused loans for not meeting the criteria Others said they couldn’t get through or phone or told money would take weeks … Read more

Nearly a FIFTH of UK firms could shut within four weeks

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Nearly a FIFTH of UK firms could shut within four weeks: Up to a million small to medium companies face ruin because banks are ‘refusing to give them government-backed loans’ Bosses complained they had been refused loans for not meeting the criteria Others said they couldn’t get through or phone or told money would take weeks … Read more

BBC suggests adding TV licence fee to people’s BROADBAND bills

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BBC suggests adding TV licence fee to people’s BROADBAND bills as it says decriminalising non-payment will cost it £1billion in five years Broadcaster told ministers viewers would suffer if the income stream was taken If licence was decriminalised, two alternative civil systems have been suggested  One is a civil penalty model, the other a civil … Read more

BBC suggests adding TV licence fee to people’s BROADBAND bills

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BBC suggests adding TV licence fee to people’s BROADBAND bills as it says decriminalising non-payment will cost it £1billion in five years Broadcaster told ministers viewers would suffer if the income stream was taken If licence was decriminalised, two alternative civil systems have been suggested  One is a civil penalty model, the other a civil … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Cancer sufferer George Alagiah beats Covid-19

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‘If I can live with cancer, I can live with Covid-19’: BBC newsman George Alagiah, 64, BEATS coronavirus after contracting the illness while isolating due to his cancer battle George Alagiah, 64, is undergoing chemotherapy after bowel cancer diagnosis Earlier this month he said he will stay away from work ‘on the balance of risks’ He said … Read more

People CAN go shopping more than once a week says No 10 after minister says single trip is the limit

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People CAN go shopping more than once a week: Downing Street clarifies rules after minister Grant Shapps says the public should only make a single trip to the shops under coronavirus lockdown Transport Secretary’s comments put him at odds with official guidance Used BBC interview to say people should get supplies once a week But … Read more

Caroline Flack ‘wasn’t valued highly enough by ITV for help’ claims BBC Radio 2 DJ Johnnie Walker

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‘They should have supported her in the same way that they did Ant McPartlin’: Caroline Flack ‘wasn’t valued highly enough by ITV for help’ claims BBC Radio 2 DJ Johnnie Walker By Joanna Crawley For Mailonline Published: 08:43 BST, 31 March 2020 | Updated: 08:53 BST, 31 March 2020 Johnnie Walker has claimed ITV should … Read more

Caroline Flack ‘wasn’t valued highly enough by ITV for help’ claims BBC Radio 2 DJ Johnnie Walker

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‘They should have supported her in the same way that they did Ant McPartlin’: Caroline Flack ‘wasn’t valued highly enough by ITV for help’ claims BBC Radio 2 DJ Johnnie Walker By Joanna Crawley For Mailonline Published: 08:43 BST, 31 March 2020 | Updated: 08:45 BST, 31 March 2020 Johnnie Walker has claimed ITV should … Read more