Wetherspoon announces plans to reopen hundreds of pubs next month

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorThe revival of the touring business took another tentative step forward when AEG, the world’s second-largest live-entertainment company, sent a notice to furloughed staffers that they will begin returning to work on April 1.According to an email to staff from AEG CEO Dan Beckerman, the first group of employees who had been furloughed or had reduced hours will begin returning at the top of next month, with a goal of all affected staffers “return[ing] to work at full

following this year’s virtual edition.The 2022 iteration of SXSW is scheduled to go ahead from March 11 to 20, with festival officials currently working with Austin Public Health to make it happen.“We at SXSW are hopeful that once people feel it’s safe enough to return to what will be the new normal of life, there will be a real enthusiasm for getting back to the things that brought them joy or opportunity or just the simple need to be out amongst humanity,” festival organisers said in a

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The Visual Effects Society has named Oscar-winning director-producer-screenwriter Peter Jackson as the forthcoming recipient of the VES Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his contributions to filmed entertainment. The award will be presented at the 19th Annual VES Awards, streaming worldwide on April 6 or 7 (depending on time zone) and hosted by comedian Patton Oswalt.

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will have to be prioritised. The SNP leader said: “At present we expect that over the next month we will have approximately 500,000 fewer doses than we had previously anticipated.

lockdown begins to ease. The pub chain told the Daily Record that 60 of its branches will welcome punters for the first time in months from April 26.

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a seven-point plan to get hundreds of its venues reopened next month. The hospitality giant confirmed that around 394 of its pubs will be able to reopen from April, or when England reaches step two of the Government's roadmap out of lockdown.

Ellise Shafer administratorA new album from Demi Lovato is coming next month.During a livestream on Clubhouse Monday night, Lovato revealed that her first album since 2017 is titled “Dancing With the Devil: The Art of Starting Over,” and will release on April 2.Lovato explained that the original title was just “The Art of Starting Over,” but she then decided to give it a double title to reflect the importance of her upcoming documentary, “Dancing with the Devil.”“If you listen to it track by

Catfish – check out a preview below.The US version of the reality series, which delves into “the truths and lies of online dating”, has run for eight seasons since premiering back in 2013.Today (March 11), it has been revealed that Catfish UK will air on MTV UK next month for a run of four, hour-long episodes.Hosted by former Apple Music presenter Julie Adenuga and journalist/author Oobah Butler, the show will return to UK screens for a further six episodes later this year.

link!A recent report has indicated that although the Scottish economy faces unparalleled economic challenges due to Covid-19, work-based learning through apprenticeships are key to recovery.Barry Duncan, managing director of Mears Scotland LLP, said “Each year we are committed to building on our self-delivery capacity through sustained investment in local talent.“We had earmarked 11 apprenticeships for 2020 but this was hampered by the pandemic.“This was a disappointment for everyone, however

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced plans to resume trials of an integrated assessment for health-related benefits, which includes Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Universal Credit and Employment Support Allowance (ESA).Minister of State for Disabled People, Work and Health, Justin Tomlinson, recently confirmed the pilot scheme would restart in April in response to a written question from Shadow Minister for Disabled People, Vicky Foxcroft.The Labour MP for Lewisham and

The Mirror has compiled a list of all the branches set to open from April 12.

direct to your inboxCaptain Sir Tom Moore's life is set to be celebrated through an event next month on what would have been his 101st birthday.The World War II veteran was laid to rest in a private ceremony on Saturday (February 27) following his death aged 100.The event, which was announced by Captain Sir Tom's daughter will see people around the world be able to get involved on April 30.Hannah Ingram-Moore said that the event "will truly celebrate his generosity of spirit, the hope and joy he