Chic guitarist Nile Rodgers tells MPs that streaming services should pay musicians more because profits are about to enjoy ‘explosive growth’ Chic’s Nile Rodgers told MPs artists should be paid more by streaming platforms He said the absence of a touring income during Covid-19 had left him ‘shocked’ Rodgers explained that non-disclosure agreements made auditing … Read more
New guidelines to tighten up advertising ‘buy now, pay later’ services like Klarna have been welcomed by campaigners – but they called for tougher rules to stop more consumers falling into debt. Delayed payment providers have been asked to revamp their marketing by next March to ensure users are not being misled and were aware … Read more
Huge explosion at warehouse near Bristol ‘causes casualties’ as emergency services rush to the scene BREAKING: Up to three people have been injured in a warehouse explosion Avon Fire and Rescue Service are attending the scene in Hartcliffe, Bristol South Western Ambulance Service are also in attendance to help the injured By Antonia Paget For … Read more
Pandemic and Brexit deadline cause slump in number of foreign firms planning to invest in UK’s financial services industry By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 00:01 GMT, 30 November 2020 | Updated: 00:01 GMT, 30 November 2020 The pandemic and Brexit deadline have caused a slump in the number of foreign firms planning … Read more
A singer has told MPs that her earnings from music streaming platforms are not enough to keep ‘the wolf away from the door’. Songwriter Nadine Shah said there was a lack of transparency over pay in the music industry. Miss Shah, 34, also told a Government inquiry into streaming that despite her successes, including a … Read more
Church leaders plead directly to Ministers to reopen ‘Covid-secure’ places of worship for Christmas services Michael Gove and Robert Jenrick have been handed Faith Task Force dossier It details efforts made to render places of worship safe – and comes as Tory MPs are poised to step up pressure for churches to reopen where safety … Read more
Scotland Yard warns religious leaders not to hold communal church services after series of Covid lockdown breaches at venues across London Met Police has wrote to faith leaders warning them to stop communal services Force has warned leaders across the city that enforcement action will be taken Met said, ‘Dangerous and flagrant attempts being made … Read more
Celebrities including Jimmy Carr, Emma Stone and John Barrowman offer their services on Zoom as speakers and quiz hosts for as little as £200 Celebrity appearances listed by agency JLA cost between £2,500 and £30,000 Those on Cameo cost as little as £190 for a live Zoom call with John Barrowman People can also book Emma Stone and … Read more
Giving back! ‘Australia’s favourite celebrity’ Nasser Sultan joins Cameo and offers his services for $5 to help raise money for domestic violence By Louise Starkey For Daily Mail Australia Published: 10:44 GMT, 11 November 2020 | Updated: 10:44 GMT, 11 November 2020 He’s become a household name thanks to his memorable turn on the fifth … Read more
Is Justin Welby losing faith with lockdown? Archbishop of Canterbury warns that forcing church services to stop is a ‘huge loss’ for worshippers Justin Welby is seeking a meeting with ministers to complain about the rules The archbishops said churches will this time stay open for individuals to pray Muslim leaders also criticised lockdown, calling for … Read more