Despite a decrease in domestic energy prices over the next three months, charities have issued warnings regarding the upcoming difficult winter. Under regulator Ofgem’s price cap, the annual bill for a typical household will fall to £1,923 from Sunday. While it is £577 lower than last winter, some government support has been cut and bills… Continue reading Winter warning as new energy price cap comes in
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Short-term lets licensing scheme comes into force
Scotland has introduced a new law that requires the operators of short-term lets (STLs) to obtain a licence or face a fine of up to £2,500 and even a ban. The idea behind the changes is to tackle anti-social behavior and help to deal with housing issues and homeless people, especially in hot spots such… Continue reading Short-term lets licensing scheme comes into force
Conservatives launch conference with towns funding pledge
As the Conservative Party conference launches in Manchester, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has announced a £1.1bn cash boost for towns across the UK that have been “overlooked” by traditional politicians. The funding will go towards revitalising high streets and tackling anti-social behaviour and is separate from the levelling up fund. Torquay, Kilmarnock and… Continue reading Conservatives launch conference with towns funding pledge
Iceland boss quits Tories labelling party 'out of touch'
Supermarket chain Iceland’s CEO Richard Walker has resigned from the UK’s Conservative Party, citing it as “out of touch” and losing touch with business and consumers. Speaking ahead of the annual Conservative conference in Manchester, Walker said the party was “drifting out of touch” with the environment, business and the everyday people. Although the Conservatives… Continue reading Iceland boss quits Tories labelling party 'out of touch'
Brian Eno calls out James Blake for using “the asshole chord” in ‘Retrograde’
In a recent interview with James Blake, Brian Eno expressed his dislike for what he calls “the asshole chord”. During their conversation, Eno explained that there is a way of resolving things in songs that always disappoints him. He further added that when he hears it, he thinks “oh, god.” Blake then revealed that Eno… Continue reading Brian Eno calls out James Blake for using “the asshole chord” in ‘Retrograde’
Snoop Dogg: “I don’t fuck with horses”
Hip hop icon Snoop Dogg has revealed that he harbours a severe phobia of horses. Speaking on his program Double G News, the rapper commented to guest Tiffany Haddish, “I’m scared of horses. To this day, Tiff. I don’t know why I’m just fucking scared of them.” The 51-year-old added that he had never even… Continue reading Snoop Dogg: “I don’t fuck with horses”
10% of UK grassroots music venues will close by the end of 2023, say Music Venue Trust
Over 60 grassroots music venues have closed down in the UK this year, according to recent Music Venue Trust (MVT) reports, with financial obstacles presenting a significant challenge to many venues. The MVT’s Rebecca Walker has warned that the UK is set to lose 10% of grassroots music venues by the end of 2023. Although… Continue reading 10% of UK grassroots music venues will close by the end of 2023, say Music Venue Trust
PC Music announces run of events to celebrate 10th anniversary
PC Music, an iconic record label and collective, is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary with a series of events in the United States and London. In 2013, A. G. Cook founded PC Music, and now the label has six live shows planned. The event will commence on Friday night in New York, with Life… Continue reading PC Music announces run of events to celebrate 10th anniversary
Brixton Academy will reopen with series of “test events”
After a nine-month closure, Brixton Academy has been given permission to reopen with a series of “test events”. The venue’s licence was temporarily revoked following a deadly crowd crush in December 2022, but the South London venue was given the go-ahead to reopen by Lambeth Council last week, on the proviso that it meets “77… Continue reading Brixton Academy will reopen with series of “test events”
Newspaper headlines: 'More Ukraine support' and 'Tory conference looms'
Sunday’s newspapers are reporting on a range of stories across politics, crime, and society. According to the Sunday Telegraph, the UK government is considering providing new forms of support to the Ukrainian government, with options including the possibility of sending armed forces personnel to the country for the first time to train their counterparts, providing… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'More Ukraine support' and 'Tory conference looms'