Live music and hospitality sectors call for urgent action on rising energy prices

A ‘missing’ poster has been issued for Douglas Ross over his absence from the debate over the cost of living crisis.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that Brits can expect more government support as energy prices soar.

A brewery boss has warned that soaring energy bills could force some pubs to shut.

Leaving paradise behind. After Tigerlily Cooley’s brief stint on Love Island USA, she has opened up about her mysterious departure.

Ofgem announced on Friday (August 26) that the energy price cap will rise to £3,539, resulting in an 80 per cent rise in bill costs.

The UK’s cost of living crisis is getting worse with many expert warnings about rising bills leaving many worrying about how they will survive the next few months. With autumn and winter approaching many are fearful of a hike in bills and in particular energy bills as they look at how they will keep their homes warm in the colder months.There have been warnings of energy bills surpassing £5,000 next April, according to a recent shock forecast.

Bolton's historic Hulton Park is set to open its gates to the public for a series of events in the coming months. Two garden parties will be held at the site in the first weekend of September (September 3 and 4) directly inspired by one hosted by the Hulton family in 1905.

Love Island's Adam Collard has spoken of his excitement at receiving a FaceTime call from two huge stars but admitted that because of a poor connection, he didn't realise who he was speaking to.The double ex-Islander, who left the villa happily coupled up with Paige Thorne earlier this month, told a story on his YouTube channel. Adam explained that during an episode of Aftersun, he was put on a call with Australian actress Margot Robbie, 32, and supermodel Cara Delevingne, 30.

Some Love Island romances are short-lived but Chloe Burrows and Toby Aromolaran's relationship has continued to go from strength to strength. Chloe, 26, and Toby, 23, appeared on Love Island in 2021 and despite having a bumpy ride in the villa, the couple went on to come in second place, with Millie Court and Liam Reardon, who recently announced that they have called it quits, taking home the crown.

One week after Disney CEO Bob Chapek noted on the company’s quarterly earnings call, “We’re still seeing demand in excess of the reservations that we’re making available to our guests,” Disneyland rolled out new availability — and increased prices — for its year-old Magic Key annual pass offering. The menu includes one new tier, Inspire, which is the most expensive. The old top-tier Dream Key, which was $1399, is no longer available.

Activists have stormed the Scottish Power headquarters in Glasgow in protest against soaring energy prices. Tens of people marched from Gordon Street to the head office building on St Vincent Street in the city centre this afternoon, to condemn the hike which comes amid the cost of living crisis.

Home sweet home! Tarek El Moussa returned from his trip to Mexico, and pregnant Heather Rae El Moussa (née Young) couldn’t be more excited to have her husband back under the same roof.

Killer Mike and 2 Chainz have criticised a recently introduced nuisance ordinance in Atlanta that they claim is penalising small and Black-owned businesses in the city.The rappers, both Atlanta natives, attended a city council meeting on Monday (August 1) to call for the preservation of small businesses. The father of rapper Young Thug, Jeffrey Williams Sr., was also there and argued that the ordinance’s “catch-all approach” of trying to reduce violence in proximity to clubs and establishments “penalises uninvolved parties”.In April, Mayor Andre Dickens introduced the nuisance order which aims to allow the city to close any establishment considered a “nuisance” after two reports of “violent crime or conduct” within a two-year span.

Shirley Halperin Executive Editor, MusicPeter Shapiro is a concert promoter, venue owner, magazine publisher and has just added author to his resume, with the Aug. 2 release of his book “The Music Never Stops: What Putting on 10,000 Shows Has Taught Me About Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Magic” (written with Dean Budnick).Based on 50 pivotal shows which helped define Shapiro’s life and guide his businesses, the book chronicles a career lived at maximum volume, starting with his 1997 purchase of the Wetlands, a New York City club that catered to fans of the Grateful Dead and Phish and incorporated social activism into its programming, his later purchase of Port Chester New York’s Capitol Theatre and the 2009 launch of Brooklyn Bowl, the first of five combination concert halls-bowling alleys-restaurants, which has hosted giants (like Robert Plant), rarely-seen legends (Ms.

Heather Rae El Moussa is lying low and putting her health first. The pregnant 34-year-old star was noticeably absent from a group photo of husband Tarek El Moussa's family trip to Cabo San Lucas in Mexico this week. In the caption, Tarek wrote that his entire family and children were «having a blast,» but noted, «Just missing @heatherraeyoung like crazy but doctor's orders come first!!» Heather replied in the comments, writing: «Miss my family and love you so much baby.» A post shared by Tarek El Moussa (@therealtarekelmoussa)Tarek and Heather are currently expecting their first child together, a baby boy, due in 2023. This will be the first child for Heather, and the third for Tarek, who shares Taylor and Brayden with his ex-wife, Christina Hall. While Heather has been open about undergoing IVF and her pregnancy journey, just last week, the reality TV star revealed that despite doing IVF, she ultimately ended up getting pregnant naturally.In an Instagram post, she opened up about taking the time to slow down and truly nurture her body during pregnancy. «I've always been a healthy person but I'm also ambitious so I love the busy busy go-go-go lifestyle,» she wrote.