Possibility of lifting Covid restrictions next month 'looking good' says UK health chief

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Kate Winslet has been a Hollywood heavyweight for decades and in a new interview she lifted the lid on one particularly divisive conversation: ageing in Hollywood.

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended to all UK businesses until September 30, 2021 and the level of support will remain the same until June 30, 2021. At present, the UK Government pays 80% of a furloughed employee’s wages up to a maximum of £2,500 per month with the employer paying National Insurance and pension contributions.

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds have added more dates to their 2022 European tour – see the full schedule below.The band announced the first round of dates for their upcoming tour earlier this month, after being forced to cancel a 2021 tour of Europe and the UK due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions.After announcing initial dates in Greece, Germany, Sweden, Norway and more, the band have now announced further shows in Spain, Poland, France and beyond, including a headline slot at Barcelona’s Primavera

Royally shocked. Prince Harry has continued to take aim at the British royal family since stepping back from his senior duties — and Prince Charles isn’t pleased.

Fleabag is set to stream on Amazon Prime Video next month.Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s one-woman show, which she performed at Wyndham’s Theatre in the West End, provided the origins for the hit BBC series which ran for two seasons.Four of the National Theatre’s highest-profile recorded stage shows will stream on Amazon from June 11, including Danny Boyle’s Frankenstein starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller and Ian McKellen On Stage.Martin Backlund, head of content, UK, Ireland and

On Thursday, Prince William revealed that he took his first Covid 19 vaccine shot as the United Kingdom slowly crawls back to normalcy. As theatres, museums and public places begin to open up after a deadly wave, the country is going all out and making sure its citizens are getting vaccinated at a steady pace.

They say to never judge a single by its cover, but when the billing is this strong, it’s difficult not to, right?

They say to never judge a single by its cover, but when the billing is this strong, it’s difficult not to, right?

The Times, data from the UK Government’s events research programme in Liverpool revealed that coronavirus transmission can be significantly reduced when factors such as screening and improved ventilation are introduced.The preliminary data marks a huge boost for the return of live music in the UK, and the  hope that all Covid restrictions can come to an end in England as planned on June 21.The Times also claims that the data will strengthen the argument for events to require “Covid-status

Bon Jovi have announced that their Encore Nights concert will arrive in cinemas across the UK next month.The show, which was previously broadcast at 300 drive-in venues across North America, will now be screened for fans across the UK on June 10.Commenting on the show, Encore Nights CEO Walter Kinzie said: “Our Encore Nights series was dreamt up and kicked off last year to provide fans across North America a fun and safe new way to watch their favorite acts perform amid the pandemic.“Little did

After some awful weather this May, things are set to brighten up as Britain is predicted to be hit by a three-week-long heatwave next month.The country is forecast to enjoy 16 consecutive days of sun in June to welcome the summer just in time for festival season. Weather experts predict the heatwave to hit between June 15 and July 1 when Boris Johnson is expected to announce an end to Covid-19 restrictions.

the two club shows and the Blossoms gig that took place in Liverpool earlier this month that were both part of the UK Government’s ongoing Events Research Programme.Speaking yesterday (May 13) during IQ’s first ‘Recovery Sessions’ event, Benn said that he and Festival Republic – who organise such festivals as Reading & Leeds, Latitude and Wireless Festival – hoped that the proposed camping event would focus on how to deal with a possible coronavirus outbreak at a festival.“While the club shows

Tess Holliday wants to dispel misinformation on anorexia.

Tess Holliday has opened up about her anorexia diagnosis, admitting she has received messages accusing her of lying about her eating disorder.