Over the past two years, the NHS has been facing the most unimaginable scenes possible. It therefore is not surprising that it did not take long for the effects of an under-funded system to start showing its cracks once again. Not only were we witness to the images of NHS workers lacking the essential PPE…
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Health Secretary tests positive for Coronavirus
Health Secretary Sajid Javid has announced today (17th July) that he has tested positive for Coronavirus. In a video statement posted to Javid’s Twitter account, the minister said that he has received a positive lateral flow test and is self-isolating until he gets a PCR test result. He went on to clarify that he has…
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Successful government Covid-19 responses stand out against a crowd of tragedy
Worldwide government responses to the Covid-19 pandemic have been starkly varied. Where some populations suffer in overcrowded hospitals desperately in need of a ventilator which is simply not there, others visit sporting events and enjoy live music. The world has become far more closed than it has ever been, with foreign aid simply highlighting a…
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New coronavirus tier system announced in England
The new tier system for local restrictions has been announced for England by the Secretary of State for Health, Matt Hancock. Ahead of announcement in the Commons, the Gov website, where people can search to find out which tier their locality is in, crashed. Norwich has been placed into Tier 2 or High Alert, meaning…
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Belgium forms a government after 16-month deadlock
The new Belgian government, led by Alexander De Croo of the Open Flemish Liberals and Democrats, or Open VLD, has taken the oath of office at the royal palace in Brussels, 494 days after the latest federal elections. The government has been formed as a coalition of seven parties, with the new Council of Ministers…
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Poll: Public lacks confidence in the government’s aid for the arts
In a statement, culture secretary Oliver Dowden described the arts as “the soul of our nation.” The arts have huge cultural significance in this country but are also vital economically – the creative sector has grown at twice the rate of the national economy in the last decade. The arts also promote mental health and…
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Sudan’s government reaches compromise with five rebel groups
Sudan’s government has reached an agreement with five rebel groups in the midst of one of many civil conflicts that have plagued the country for decades. The deal has provided a welcome hope for the North African state, now led by a transitional government fronted by Abdalla Hamdock and General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. Last year,…
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The theatre industry and the challenges it faces: an interview with Daniel Johnson
“It’s not just a way of making money. It’s an institution.” Peterborough is not known for a rich relationship with the arts. Despite this, Daniel Johnson, a rising star in theatre, hopes to launch an ambitious project to bring the arts to his home city. “Places like Bristol, Manchester and London have strong a strong…
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Government support package for universities disappoints
On the 4 May, Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson, announced a package of measures to protect the higher education sector from the impact of coronavirus. Although they were drawn from proposals from the universities sector, and were intended to safeguard students and help universities, many fear that the financial measures do not go far enough and…
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