Minister swerves ‘cultural mutilation’ claim as church VAT scheme extended The Government has extended its listed places of worship grant scheme into March 2026. The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2025
Ipswich music ecosystem a ‘model’ for towns after Sheeran success – minister Culture ministers also faced questions about the future of small music venues. The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025
Plan to halt online ticket touting ‘spivs’ could bolster black market – MP Saqib Bhatti said that as an Oasis fan ‘we know that we didn’t have the necessary information upfront’ when tickets went on sale for the ’25 Tour. The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2025
UK arts and media reject plan to let AI firms use copyrighted material Exclusive: Coalition of musicians, photographers and newspapers insist existing copyright laws must be respected The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2024
‘Someone like you’: AI-generated Adele lyrics read out in parliament Technology minister Sir Chris Bryant read out AI-generated Adele lyrics to draw attention to how machines can “imagine” versions of existing artists’ songs without paying them any money. The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024
Minister reads out AI-generated Adele lyrics to draw attention to copyright risks Technology minister Chris Bryant read out lines from a fake Adele song to demonstrate how AI bots use existing material without paying artists. Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2024
X reacts to Commanders’ 20-19 win over the Saints Social media wasn't impressed with the Commanders' latest win. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 15, 2024
Brexit makes touring Europe ‘simply not viable’ for musicians, minister admits Exclusive: Chris Bryant says the government ‘fully recognises the scale of challenges facing professionals wishing to tour in Europe’ The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2024
Dame Barbara Hepworth sculpture worth £3.5 million at risk of leaving UK The wooden painted sculpture, made in the 1940s, has been exhibited at the Tate galleries. Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2024
Major incident declared in South Wales as Storm Bert takes its toll Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, South Wales Fire and Rescue, Natural Resources Wales and South Wales Police have declared a major incident. The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2024
Ministers hope for tourism boost with Bedfordshire Universal Studios resort Blake Stephenson described Universal Studios’ plan for a new Bedfordshire resort as a ‘gamechanger’ for the region Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2024
Government pledges more digital inclusion as rural Wales gets phone mast boost Seven upgraded masts have gone live across rural Wales to help improve 4G signal for homes and businesses. Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2024
Ministers back voluntary levy on arena gig tickets to support grassroots venues Ministers expect the music industry to take forward proposals for the fee to be implemented for shows. The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2024
First World War memorial to brave soldier given Grade II listing Private James Miller was shot as he left his trench to deliver a message. The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2024
The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2024 Now Brexit set to cost UK citizens more to see the Mona Lisa French proposal to impose a premium on non-EU visitors could also see higher charges at Versailles as well as the Louvre
The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2024 UK risks missing ‘next Ed Sheeran’ with ticket resale ‘racketeering’ – debate MPs discussed the matter at a Westminster Hall debate.
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2024 Labour MP claims internet connection in Ukraine is better than London Cat Eccles told an adjournment debate that the UK is languishing behind its European neighbours when it comes to ultra-fast broadband.
The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2024 Government calls on broadband companies to limit installation of telegraph poles Technology minister Sir Chris Bryant said the industry should be ‘mindful’ of the concerns of communities when installing infrastructure.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2024 The week in audio: Suella Braverman on LBC; Dangerous Memories; World of Secrets: The Apartheid Killer – review Now a stand-in LBC presenter, the ex-home secretary accepts no opinion but her own; an investigation into a lifestyle guru is horrifying and riveting; and the harrowing story of a South African mass murderer is well told
The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2024 Wembley to ramp up security operation for Champions League final Wembley is to mount its biggest security operation at the Champions League final on Saturday
The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2024 Labour MP Chris Bryant being treated after skin cancer detected in his lung Minister, who had treatment for condition five years ago, says melanoma was found during routine scan in January
Evening Standard · May 13, 2024 Labour MP Chris Bryant's warning after being diagnosed with skin cancer in lung A Labour MP on Monday warned the public to “take skin cancer seriously” as he revealed he had been diagnosed with melanoma in his lung.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2024 UK politics: Labour’s Khan has 22-point lead over Tory rival in London mayoral race, poll suggests – as it happened The London mayor, running for his third term in office, had been warning of a ‘two-horse race’
The Guardian - UK · Mar 25, 2024 Is mild man Dowden up to the threat of China’s cyber campaign? Deputy PM, who didn’t really sign up for this, seemed reluctant to declare war on a superpower
The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2024 Chris Bryant: ‘I’m quite an old-fashioned gay, in a way’ The author and Labour MP on his book about the last men in Britain to be hanged for their sexuality, his misgivings about the Church of England and the novel he always goes back to