Help Musicians announces second phase of COVID-19 hardship funding

Project Wingman has landed in St John’s Hospital to help support the wellbeing of staff during the Covid-19 outbreak.Pilots and crew from several UK airlines have spread their wings to offer NHS staff a first class lounge and service including teas, coffees and light snacks to help teams de-stress at work.The facility is part of a UK wide initiative spearheaded by pilots in command, David Fielding and Emma Henderson.They’re teaming up with Prof Rob Bor, a psychologist at the Royal Free Hospital

© Provided by The Guardian Photograph: Pilar Olivares/Reuters Brazil has overtaken Britain as the country with the world’s second-highest Covid-19 death toll after its total rose to more than 42,000.On Friday evening the National Council of Health Secretaries said it had recorded another 1,242 fatalities, taking the South American country’s tally to 42,161.According to the British government, 41,481 lives have been lost in the UK since late January although the number rises to more than 50,000

Lost Transmissions, a timely and poignant drama featuring outstanding performances from Simon Pegg (Mission: Impossible – Fallout) and Juno Temple (Maleficent: Mistress of Evil). Inspired by a true story, the film takes an intimate look at human emotions and the devastating reality of treating mental illness in a system that doesn’t seem equipped to deal with it.

The Universal-owned Decca and Blue Note labels have announced a collaboration, pairing current stars of the jazz, soul and R&B scenes in the UK with classic Blue Note released tracks.

coronavirus crisis is on the brink of running out of cash after just five days.More than 3,500 artists have applied for financial assistance since the Help Musicians UK fund opened last Friday (June 5).But the fund is now on the verge of reaching capacity, meaning that some applicants may fail to secure funding.Speaking to the BBC, chief executive James Ainscough warned: “It’s a bigger, longer crisis than any of us could have thought possible.”The current Help Musicians fund is targeted at

After working to help casualties in the besieged city of Aleppo, Dr Ahmad Alomar has learnt how to cope well in a crisis.

One of Manchester’s leading markets has today issued an open letter to Manchester City Council regarding the support local markets receive.

The Musicians’ Union has welcomed last week’s extension of the UK government’s Self Employed Income Support Scheme, but called on Chancellor Rishi Sunak to do more for musicians who are not currently eligible for any COVID-19 financial aid.

Scots are being urged to donate old gadgets and devices to help disadvantaged families during coronavirus lockdown.

Scots beer brand  Brewdog  has poked fun at the recent controversy surrounding  Dominic Cummings  with a new beer they've named Barnard Castle Eye Test.

Geri Horner and Gary Lineker are set to join a slew of celebrities teaching children from home during the UK's lockdown, the BBC revealed on Tuesday.