How British institutions were funded by the opioid epidemic
The Story8 Helmi 2022

How British institutions were funded by the opioid epidemic

For years, the Sackler family were one of the go-to philanthropic organisations in the UK, but now, as they face lawsuits in the US for their role in the opioid crisis which has claimed half a million lives, many arts institutions are rethinking their financial assistance.

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