Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden: “It was the EU letting down music on both sides of the Channel – not us”

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Al Roker kicked off Friday as he meant his weekend to go, and that was by getting in some cardio and doing what he loves most – listening to The Spinners.MORE: How Al Roker and Deborah Roberts are preparing for life-changing moment involving son NickThe 67-year-old took to Instagram to share a sweet video message with his 843,000 followers all the way from his basement.WATCH: Al Roker inspired fans with latest updateIn the clip, the Today show weatherman could be seen on his treadmill whilst letting his followers in on a secret.MORE: Al Roker and son Nick open the doors into their never-ending living roomMORE: Al Roker majorly divides fans as he shares Today Show change for 2022 Olympics"Well, it's been a long week, hopefully, you are going to get a little rest, a little relaxation, spend some time with folks or doing things that bring you joy," he revealed, before adding: "One of the things that brings me joy? Listening to The Spinners, old school baby! That's right."And nothing makes me feel better than putting on your walking cane, putting on your hat and going to see The Rubberband Man, that’s right. In the meantime, have a great weekend, take care of yourself and hopefully, will see you on Monday!" Al Roker was praised for lifting his fans' spirits of Friday morningAt the end, Al can be seen miming along to The Rubberband Man, which is playing in the background.Captioning the sweet clip, the star wrote: "If you've been feeling a little stretched lately, just in time, it's the #weekend.

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit trade deal failed to secure visa-free travel for artists wishing to tour Europe (adding huge costs to future live music tours of the continent will be incurred and preventing rising and developing UK artists from being able to afford it), a row erupted over who was responsible.Last week, Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden put the blame for this at the foot of the EU following reports that a “standard” proposal that would exempt performers from needing a visa to enter countries in the EU for trips under 90 days was actually turned down by the UK government.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit trade deal failed to secure visa-free travel for artists wishing to tour Europe (adding huge costs to future live music tours of the continent will be incurred and preventing rising and developing UK artists from being able to afford it), a row erupted over who was responsible.Last week, Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden put the blame for this at the foot of the EU following reports that a “standard” proposal that would exempt performers from needing a visa to enter countries in the EU for trips under 90 days was actually turned down by the UK government.

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coronavirus pandemic. Speaking during an exclusive Daily Star Facebook Live today, the 30-year-old singer songwriter opened up about the band's new album Suckapunch, as well as life during lockdown.Josh admitted that he misses performing live for fans and believes the industry has been left "in a hot mess"."Our government have completely let down the music industry as far as I can see," he said."I would ask the people supposedly running this country to do their jobs a bit better."Referring to how travel and touring across Europe will be affected due to Brexit, Josh continued: "It’s left us in no man’s land as musicians.

direct to your inboxThe Government has slashed funding to the body that oversees transport in the north - throwing into jeopardy a plan for London-style smart ticketing and hitting other projects 'across the board'.Transport for the North, the body which oversees transport planning including the £39bn Northern Powerhouse Rail scheme to cut journey times between big cities, will lose 40 per cent of its core funding and a fifth of its total annual support for the next financial year.The most significant let-down is the retraction of a promise of £105m for smart ticketing.It's led northern leaders, who are seeking urgent talks with transport secretary Grant Shapps, to question Boris Johnson's election pledge to 'level up' the economy in the

Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit trade deal failed to secure visa-free travel for artists wishing to tour Europe (adding huge costs to future live music tours of the continent will be incurred and preventing rising and developing UK artists from being able to afford it), a row erupted over who was responsible.Yesterday, Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden put the blame for this at the foot of the EU following reports that a “standard” proposal that would exempt performers from needing a visa to enter countries in the EU for trips under 90 days was actually turned down by the UK government.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has vowed to meet with MPs to discuss the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the impact of Brexit on touring musicians from the UK, with the arrangements of his recent trade deal not yet securing visa-free travel for artists and their crew.Without the implementation of these ‘Musicians’ Passports’, it is feared that huge costs to future live music tours of the continent will be incurred – which would especially prevent rising and developing UK artists from being able to afford to tour, creating a potential “glass ceiling” and threatening the stability of the UK’s £5.8billion music industry.Earlier today (January 13) Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden put the blame for this at the foot of the EU following reports that

Brexit.Prime Minister Boris Johnson has vowed to meet with MPs to discuss the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the impact of Brexit on touring musicians from the UK, with the arrangements of Johnson’s recent trade deal not yet securing visa-free travel for artists and their crew.Without the implementation of these ‘Musicians’ Passports’, it is feared that huge costs to future live music tours of the continent will be incurred – which would especially prevent rising and developing UK artists from being able to afford to tour, creating a potential “glass ceiling” and threatening the stability of the UK’s £5.8 billion music industry.Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden claimed to NME earlier today (January 13) that the EU was “letting down music on

Boris Johnson’s post-Brexit trade deal with the EU saw workers from some professions being allowed to travel on business without the need to apply for a visa.

Boris Johnson’s post-Brexit trade deal with the EU saw workers from some professions being allowed to travel on business without the need to apply for a visa. However, musicians and their crew were not covered in the deal, adding huge costs to future tours of the continent – which would prevent rising and developing UK talent from being able to afford to do so, creating a potential “glass ceiling” and threatening the stability of the £5.8 billion music industry.Last month, a petition calling for Europe-wide visa-free touring for musicians was launched and has since received over 250,000 signatures.

THE BECKHAM family popped out for a bite to eat at the Setai Hotel in Miami after the famous clan jetted out before NYE for patriarch David’s football commitments. The entire family flew by private plane on Christmas Day to avoid breaking Boris Johnson's new Covid travel restrictions.

direct to your inboxRoss Sharman admits he is worried what the future will hold.And he's not alone.He says he can't see an end in sight and, in a letter to his MP, wrote: "I'm unsure of how I can survive for much longer."Ross is just one of an estimated three million self-employed workers described as having 'slipped through the net' of government funding schemes during the Covid-19 pandemic.As 2020 went on, and after losing a day job he also worked, he was forced to turn to Universal Credit.Now, after bills and rent are paid, Taekwondo instructor Ross has just £8 per month to live off.His plight was raised in the House of Commons this week by Withington MP Jeff Smith - who asked Boris Johnson if HE could live off £8 per month.The PM didn't

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