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Israel’s Minister of Culture threatens to revoke citizenship of ‘NAZA’ filmmakers: ‘The self-loathing constitutes a betrayal of the state’

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Lisa Nandy to meet TikTok amid ‘epidemic’ of dangerous behaviour on social media

The Culture Secretary paid tribute to two police officers who died in a collision with a car being driven the wrong way along a dual carriageway.

Evening Standard

What Andy Burnham means for the arts

Beyond the rapid turnover of prime ministers in recent years (seven in the last 15 years), there’s been an even higher churn in other roles, notably that of culture secretary – 12 in the same period, and 18 since the post was first introduced in 1997. Of these, Andy Burnham…

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Betting industry welcomes Lisa Nandy's stay as Culture Secretary

The Betting and Gaming Council hope to raise standards and tackle illegal gambling in partnership with DCMS chair Nandy

Evening Standard

Who has Andy Burnham picked to be in his Cabinet?

Here, the Press Association looks at the appointments to Andy Burnham’s Cabinet so far.

The Independent UK

Burnham to set out cost-of-living support and chair first Cabinet meeting as PM

The new premier promised to provide early ‘breathing space’ for households struggling with the cost of living as he stood on the steps of No 10.

Evening Standard

BBC slammed for 'patronising' license fee advert during World Cup final

AN advertisement shown by the BBC during the World Cup final has been slammed as critics posting online have labelled it as self-aggrandising while…

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Why the UK Government Is Investing £12.5 Million in Ed Sheeran's Music Project

A £12.5M initiative, inspired by Ed Sheeran, will transform England's libraries into vibrant creative spaces with recording studios, workshops, and performance venues to nurture young talent across communities.

International Business Times UK

Ed Sheeran inspires £12.5 million ‘Music in Libraries’ government initiative

The Music in Libraries initiative will be co-designed by the Ed Sheeran Foundation (ESF) and aims to boost the role of libraries in music enrichment.

Evening Standard

£12.5 million to transform libraries into music lending spaces with free studios

The investment is part of the Department for Culture Media and Sport’s Turn It Up: Our Plan for Music.

Evening Standard

Burnham’s Labour will ‘wear our hearts on our sleeve’ says ally Nandy

Andy Burnham is almost certain to become the UK’s next prime minister after securing the backing of the overwhelming majority of Labour MPs.

Evening Standard

The 15 places in the running to be named first ever UK Town of Culture

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The Independent UK

Basildon, Birkenhead and Grimsby among places shortlisted to be named UK’s first Town of Culture

There are 15 shortlisted towns, selected from nearly 400 applicants, who will receive £60,000 to develop full bids to win the award in 2028

The Independent UK

Scottish Government ‘running down the clock’ on Wallace letter, campaigners warn

THE Scottish Government has insisted it still wants the William Wallace letter to remain north of the Border – but campaigners say they are being…

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International Business Times UK

'Not Healthy for Our Democracy': UK Culture Department Becomes Second Government Office to Quit X

The UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport leaves Elon Musk's X, citing concerns over misinformation and abuse, following the Attorney General's Office's similar move.

The Independent UK

The culture secretary and her department have left Elon Musk’s X – here’s why

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The Independent UK

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy and department quit Elon Musk’s X over ‘abuse and misinformation’

The MP said the social media site ‘isn’t healthy for our democracy or our communities’

Evening Standard

Government ‘minded to intervene’ over £83bn Warner Bros Discovery takeover

In February, Paramount agreed to buy the studio after triumphing over Netflix in a lengthy bidding battle.

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Euronews

'Passeport' controversy explained: Why did a French town cancel a play about refugees?

A mayor's decision to cancel a play about refugees has caused uproar in France and raised concerns about the far-right's grip on culture.

International Business Times UK

Who Is Andy Burnham? The Frontrunner to Succeed Keir Starmer as Britain's Next Prime Minister

Who is Andy Burnham? The Labour frontrunner to replace Keir Starmer faces praise and criticism as questions grow over his leadership style and path to Downing Street.

Bangkok Post

Cambodia won't impede Unesco bids, says ministry

The Culture Ministry has insisted Thailand's bids to have traditional Thai costume and Muay Thai recognised by Unesco as intangible cultural heritage items will not be affected by Cambodia's election to a Unesco heritage committee.

Evening Standard

Burnham should be heard ‘at top of politics’ if he wins Makerfield, says Nandy

Andy Burnham said the Makerfield campaign was a ‘vote to change politics’ and vowed to ‘take that fight as high as I can possibly take it’.

Evening Standard

Netflix and Amazon Prime subscribers could be forced to pay TV licence fee

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has refused to rule out the possibility of making streamers pay the annual £180 fee

Evening Standard

Nandy says she has concerns over BBC’s announcement of cuts to content division

The corporation previously announced plans to axe Radio 4’s The World Tonight programme after more than 50 years on air.

The Independent UK

Starmer says ‘there must be consequences’ if Married At First Sight UK sex assault claims are proved

The government is ‘not satisfied’ with the response to the allegations from Channel 4

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