Struggling theatres must ‘programme their way out’, says Young Vic director 16. April 2026 (11:15) Nadia Fall calls for bold thinking as she announces new shows including anti-Trump version of Thelma & LouiseTheatres facing financial difficulty can only prosper by “programming their way out of it”, according to the Young Vic artistic director, Nadia Fall, who has announces her new slate of shows, including an anti-Trump musical version of Thelma & Louise.Fall, who took the helm at the Young Vic in 2025 and oversaw staff cuts after a £500,000 deficit in the last financial year, said theatres must put on unmissable productions in order to balance the books. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
UK could face gaps on supermarket shelves by summer if Iran war continues 16. April 2026 (11:04) Ministers drawing up contingency plans for ‘reasonable worst-case scenario’ if supply of CO2 is disruptedBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK could face some gaps on supermarket shelves this summer if disruption caused by the Iran war continues, with shortages of carbon dioxide potentially hitting supplies of chicken, pork and fizzy drinks.Government ministers are drawing up contingency plans for a “reasonable worst-case scenario” if the key shipping lane of the strait of Hormuz does not reopen, disrupting supplies of the CO2 required by the food industry. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Female 'Thai' sex attacker targets another man in his 70s by groping the OAP and stealing gold chain - days after pensioner said he was assaulted and had Rolex watch stolen
Male and female migrants are falsely claiming to be victims of domestic abuse after being encouraged to dupe authorities by rogue legal advisers