Sam Lister
Group Director of Communications ; formerly DoC , news editor/health editor of . With occasional views always my own.
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Coronavirus: Arts groups to receive cash lifeline from £257m bailout fund
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The government has claimed that 1,300 arts organisations are going to be saved by a £250 million bailout fund which it releases today.Theatres, arts venues and museums will be told this morning
Home | Festival 2022
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Festival UK* 2022 is a celebration of the UK’s creativity and innovation, backed by £120million of new investment
Sam Lister Festival UK 2022 is investing in creativity and innovation through a new £3m R&D project for creative teams from STEAM sectors. Applications are open > #science #tech #engineering #arts #maths Discover more > 46d
World leaders pay tribute as nation falls silent to mark end of WW2- #VJDay75
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World leaders pay tribute as nation falls silent to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War
Sam Lister A tribute to all who served as the nation marks the 75th anniversary of the end of #WW2. World leaders in video tribute, PM & led service of remembrance at , 2-min silence & flypast // 72d
VJ Day: What to watch
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There are plenty of things to watch, tune in to and get involved with in the countdown to the 75th Anniversary of VJ Day on 15 August.
Prime Minister announces stronger enforcement measures as easements resume
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The Government has announced a series of tough new enforcement measures targeting the most serious breaches of social distancing restrictions.
New £92million Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage launches | The National Lottery Heritage Fund
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Applications are now open for the Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage, which will help heritage organisations recover from the effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Dowden: ‘Jump-start’ for UK’s leading creative industries
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Government announces new £500 million scheme to kickstart film and television production struggling to secure insurance for Covid-related costs
UK government reveals £500m insurance fund to kickstart indie production
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The BFI and Pact have both welcomed the news.
Celebrating 2 Years to Go - Birmingham 2022
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We're are marking this major milestone on the countdown to the Games by unveiling the location of the 3x3 basketball and beach volleyball competitions.
Pilots announced for return of spectators to elite sports events
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Sporting events will allow fans to return from 1 October with social distancing in place, if it is safe to do so.
Providers of grassroots sport and gym/leisure facilities - Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19) - Guidance - GOV.UK
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Find out how to make your workplace COVID-secure.
Government announces gyms and pools to reopen safely
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Outdoor pools can reopen to the public from 11 July followed by indoor gyms, pools and leisure centres on 25 July.
Rishi's Plan for Jobs will help Britain bounce back
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The Chancellor Rishi Sunak today set out a ‘Plan for Jobs’ that will spur the UK’s recovery from the Coronavirus outbreak.
Quarantine rules relaxed for major sporting events
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New rules mean F1, international football, golf and snooker tournaments can return in England.
Selected sporting events, TV and film exempt from quarantine
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Culture Secretary announces agreements to allow selected sporting events and production on film and television to get underway safely
Ten years of the Times digital paywall: How Murdoch's 'big gamble' paid off
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It is now ten years since the Times launched its online subscription model, putting all of its content behind a hard paywall. Times head of digital Alan Hunter noted on Twitter that in 2010 the consensus was that “nobody would pay” for general...
Sam Lister 10 years of paywall - it was a big, bold move, took a lot of effort from everyone, and has sustained a vital quality media brand > - via: 115d
Heritage locations - Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19) - Guidance - GOV.UK
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Guidance to help employers, employees and the self-employed understand how to work safely during the coronavirus pandemic.
Nmdc Good Practice Guidelines On Opening Museums After July 4th - National Museum Directors' Council Website
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New guidance for reopening of museums, galleries and the heritage sector
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The Prime Minister has announced that museums, galleries and heritage attractions will be able to open from 4 July

NYA COVID-19 Guidance - NYA
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Managing youth sector activities and spaces during COVID-19   The National Youth Agency (NYA) as the Professional Statutory and Regulatory Body for youth work in England has, in consultation with Public Health England and the Health and Safety...
Sam Lister New ‘COVID secure’ guidance now published to support local providers, leaders, volunteers & young people to remain safe when engaging in youth sector activities. Thank you to & all on youth working group 131d