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Jake Kanter International TV EditorThe BBC is planning to move ahead with a significant redundancy scheme in its news division after putting the savings plan on hold at the height of the coronavirus crisis.The British broadcaster announced in January that it would cut 450 jobs in its newsroom, but the measures were paused in March.
The so-called “modernisation plan” is now being revisited, but the number of roles at risk has swelled to 520 as the corporation needs to find new Covid-related
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coronavirus pandemic and the easing of lockdown.According to new data from media measurement firm Comscore seen by Variety, the number has increased from three to 40 since the global crisis began.Before the spread of the COVID-19 was recorded, the UK had only three fasciitis that offered drive-in cinemas.
A British tourist on holiday in Spain has shared images of the beaches to reassure holidaymakers who plan to travel abroad this summer.Neil Hanley has been staying at his holiday home in La Cala de Finestrat, near Benidorm, for the last three weeks.He says he was one of the first Brits to head over to Spain once restrictions on European travel were lifted.Neil says he is keen to offer some perspective to other tourists after pictures of people queuing on Spanish beaches appeared online.The
Lockdown restrictions may finally be starting to ease, but the disruption caused by the ongoing coronavirus crisis is still being felt in the television industry.While some live shows have managed to scrape by with skeleton crews and socially-distanced segments, such creative solutions for other programmes are simply not an option.Britain’s Got Talent, Strictly Come Dancing and Love Island are just among a few of the reality TV goliaths that have been delayed, shortened or axed altogether as the
Queen Elizabeth lent her ear to members of the British Armed Forces on Tuesday.
Presenter Cat Deeley was once a regular fixture on British TV, the host of Fame Academy, Star in Their Eyes and SM:TV Live. However, in 2006 she upped sticks and headed across the pond to LA where she has found success using her talent to present shows out there, returning to England sometimes to work on the occasional show.
MusicWeek now reports that concerts will now benefit from the VAT cut.However, it is currently unclear whether advance ticket sales for gigs beyond the January 12 cut-off for the reduction will still qualify.Pleased to confirm VAT cut from 20% to 5% for “attractions” announced by @RishiSunak includesShows, Theatres, Circuses, Fairs, Amusement Parks, Concerts, Museums, Zoos, Cinemas & ExhibitionsWe will announce further steps on path to reopening shortly@EquityUK #PlanForJobs
Princess Raiyah bint Hussein of Jordan tied the knot with journalist Ned Donovan after postponing their nuptials amid the coronavirus pandemic.“Thank you all for your kind messages on our wedding!” the 34-year-old royal tweeted on Tuesday, July 7, alongside a couple of snapshots from her big day. “While it was originally planned for April in Jordan, the pandemic derailed those plans and it was safer for my husband’s family to hold it in the UK.