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MPs vote to continue parliamentary ping-pong over AI ‘theft’ crackdown

Rocket Man singer Sir Elton John is among the stars who have urged the Government to strengthen copyright protections for creatives.

Evening Standard

Abolishing culture, media and sport department would be ‘madness’ – minister

Culture minister Sir Chris Bryant told MPs: “Honestly, the department is not going to be abolished.”

Evening Standard

Data reforms move closer to becoming law amid calls to ‘protect artists’ from AI

The Government pledged to conduct an economic impact assessment of the policy options put forward in its copyright and AI consultation.

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MPs reject bid to force authorities to record sex data on biological basis

Technology minister Sir Chris Bryant said this could create ‘legal confusion, uncertainty and inconsistency’.

Evening Standard

Thousands of homes to receive faster broadband in Labour connection drive

The move is part of Labour’s “digital revolution,” tech minister says

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Labour MPs in Leaked Group Chat Slam 'Overreaction' to Supreme Court Ruling on Women’s Definition

Some top Labour MPs aren’t happy with how public bodies have responded to the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on the definition of a woman.

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Labour ministers question Supreme Court's gender ruling in leaked WhatsApps

Leaked WhatsApps have shown several Labour ministers querying the Supreme Court's judgment that women are defined by biology ...

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Fiona Bruce forced to step in as fiery MP clash erupts on Question Time

Things got a bit too spicy on Question Time this week when a simple question from the audience sparked a full-blown row between politicians.

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Government AI plans depend on ‘more remuneration’ for creatives, says minister

Culture minister Sir Chris Bryant told MPs the UK is a ‘content superpower’ as he defended Government plans on AI and copyright law.

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MP says women are being coerced into setting up OnlyFans accounts by partners

East Thanet Labour MP Polly Billington says reports by charity Oasis show ‘coercion and exploitation’.

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Government betraying children by gutting smartphone Bill, MPs told

Tory former minister Kit Malthouse described the Protection of Children (Digital Safety and Data Protection) Bill, as a ‘hollowed-out gesture’.

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Minister meets with EU to discuss ‘red tape’ which touring musicians face

Liberal Democrat culture spokesman Max Wilkinson urged Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy not to ‘go breaking my heart’ over the issue.

The Independent UK

Government will ‘take everybody into the digital future’ with new inclusion plan

Technology ministers Peter Kyle and Sir Chris Bryant have unveiled a new plan to boost access to digital skills training and tech.

Evening Standard

‘Inventive’ teenagers could circumvent a social media ban, MP warns

MPs have been debating a petition calling for a minimum age on social media.

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The Independent UK

Starmer’s security reason for giving up Chagos Islands ‘blown out of water’ by junior minister

Exclusive: Communications minister Sir Christopher Bryant has rubbished claims that satellite communication could be removed from Diego Garcia

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Inside AstraZeneca’s abandoned UK vaccine plant deal as Labour and Tories face questions over £450m collapse

AstraZeneca’s planned vaccine hub for Liverpool is off the table - business editor Karl Matchett and Whitehall editor Kate Devlin question why it fell through

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Kay Burley's most controversial Sky News moments as she quits channel after 36 years

From making Peter Andre cry on live TV to her suspension for breaching Covid rules

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Kay Burley’s memorable interviews: From Peter Andre to empty chairing MP

She has also encountered protests during her interviews.

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AstraZeneca’s U-turn on £450m Speke expansion ‘deeply disappointing’, says minister

Chris Bryant says reduction of government support was linked to change in drugmaker’s proposed investment

Evening Standard

AstraZeneca investment deal ‘didn’t add up for UK taxpayer’, says minister

Science minister Sir Chris Bryant said the Government feels regretful about the plan being ditched and ‘would prefer to have got this over the line’.

Evening Standard

Culture minister wants ‘massive production budget’ to remain part of BBC licence

The Government will consider funding options to support the broadcaster’s long-term future when it reviews the BBC’s current Royal Charter.

The Independent UK

AI copyright rules ‘threaten to rip rug from under’ artists, warns MP

Ministers could introduce an exception to copyright law for ‘text data and mining’.

Evening Standard

Europe's largest data centre to be built in London commuter belt as £4bn plan given green light

Minister Sir Chris Bryant said the project ‘would drive economic growth through the creation of skilled jobs across the South East’

The Independent UK

Minister swerves ‘cultural mutilation’ claim as church VAT scheme extended

The Government has extended its listed places of worship grant scheme into March 2026.

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Ipswich music ecosystem a ‘model’ for towns after Sheeran success – minister

Culture ministers also faced questions about the future of small music venues.

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