Over 200 independent UK cinemas to receive £16million in government aid

Amy Macdonald has been named as the final ambassador this year’s Independent Venue Week, representing Scotland.Last month saw Arlo Parks announced as the England ambassador for the eighth edition of the annual seven-day celebration of independent music venues around the UK (taking place from January 25 to 31), before Super Furry Animals’ legend Gruff Rhys was confirmed yesterday to be representing Wales and rising alternative hip-hop artist and songwriter Jordan Adetunji was named as the

Jordan Adetunji has been announced as the Northern Ireland ambassador for Independent Venue Week 2021.Last month saw Arlo Parks announced as the England ambassador for the eighth edition of the annual seven-day celebration of independent music venues around the UK (taking place from January 25 to 31), before Super Furry Animals’ legend Gruff Rhys was confirmed yesterday to be representing Wales.Now, rising Belfast alternative hip-hop artist and songwriter Jordan Adetunji has been added to the

Gruff Rhys has been announced as Independent Venue Week 2021’s ambassador for Wales.Having already announced Arlo Parks as the England ambassador for the eighth edition of the annual, seven-day celebration of independent music venues around the UK (taking place from January 25 to 31), now the Super Furry Animals legend will be joining her to spotlight the grassroots music community of his native Wales.“As a touring musician – my work is completely connected to having independent venues exist,”

Mail on Sunday has apologized to Prince Harry for an October article alleging that he had not been in touch with the Royal Marines since stepping down from his role as Captain General in March. The article further claimed that the Duke of Sussex had ignored a letter from former Army head Lord Dannatt, requesting more support for the British military community.

New Year’s resolutions in 2021 to improve their physical and mental health, help save the environment and sort out their finances.  According to a survey of over 2,000 UK adults, commissioned by GoCompare, 44 per cent of people plan to make resolutions for 2021.  Perhaps influenced by living through public health restrictions for most of 2020, the top things people want to change are connected to their health and fitness and seeing friends and relatives.

Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King jr and Mahatma Ghandi. He wrote: "People who did not ask for a referendum from their oppressors before they demanded freedom." His comment was taken by SNP figures as a clear link to the UK Government’s repeated refusal to allow a second referendum on Scottish independence.

Brexit trade agreement with the European Union has been published on Boxing Day - less than a week before it is due to be implemented. Both the EU and UK published the treaty running at up to 1,255 pages on Saturday, as Prime Minister Boris Johnson works to persuade Eurosceptic backbench Conservative MPs to back it as the “right deal” for the country.

immediately attacked the settlement, saying “there is no deal that will ever make up for what Brexit takes away from us.”On a historic Christmas Eve that will set Scotland and the UK on a different political course from the rest of Europe, Johnson boasted that his “jumbo-sized Canada-style deal” was what the country needs.Johnson said the agreement resolves the European question which has “bedevilled” British politics for generations.But as Sturgeon made plain the end of the Britain’s four

Brexit, began almost four-and-a-half years ago when the UK voted by the smallest of margins to Leave the economic bloc. Talks are still ongoing over the finer points of the UK's exit.This year was the final transition before the UK leaves the economic bloc in just over a week's time.So far (as of December 23 2020) a deal has yet to be reached.

More than 200 independent cinemas across England are set to receive grant awards totaling £16 million ($21.6 million) to help see them through the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

Labour leader will say that he is offering “a positive alternative to the Scottish people” while at the same time seeking “to preserve and renew the United Kingdom”. The speech – Starmer's first on the subject of the Union – will set the tone for the party’s campaigning for next year’s elections to the Scottish Parliament.

UK government has reiterated its preference for no deal over any compromise on independence, according to a source, as crucial Brexit talks ended in deadlock once more.

direct to your inboxThe UK Government has issued a warning for people planning to travel over the festive period. Following the announcement on nationwide tier announcements on Thursday, a warning has now been issued about moving between locations during the Christmascoronavirus rules relaxation period.

German news channel Welt, the First Minister said she remained hopeful the UK Government would secure a Brexit deal before December 31.

Prue Leith has received the COVID-19 vaccine in the United Kingdom.

direct to your inbox The government made a "rash" decision in relaxing coronavirus measures over Christmas amid calls for five-day break to be scrapped.