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14 times Tories attacked Gary Lineker as weak PM tries to deflect blame for BBC crisis

The BBC is accused of caving into pressure from Tories over Gary Lineker, who has been brutally attacked by MPs - with one branding him a "whinging baby" after he criticised the government's Illegal Immigration Bill

Daily Mirror

Paris's fire-damaged Notre Dame Cathedral to reopen at the end of 2024

Notre Dame Cathedral in central Paris, severely damaged in a fire in 2019, will reopen to worshippers and visitors at the end of next year.

Radio France Internationale

Riyadh to Bring Together Cultural Organizations for 1st Time in 50 Years

For the first time in 50 years, the Saudi capital is prepping for a global conference that brings together the best international organizations specializing in education, science, and culture to discuss the future of global cooperation, the increasing challenges linked to funding and geopolitical shifts, and commitments, as well as…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Government encourages public to share coronation celebrations on digital map

Interactive map designed to help people ‘find activities, events and celebrations nearby’, says culture secretary

The Guardian - UK

Thousands of Eurovision tickets to be allocated to displaced Ukrainians

The UK government has also announced £10 million in funding to ‘help ensure the event truly showcases Ukrainian culture’.

The Independent UK

Volodymyr Zelensky to address UK-led summit on Russian Olympic participation

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer said ‘we cannot allow Russian athletes to line up alongside Team GB’ at the Paris Games next year.

Evening Standard

Zelensky to address UK-led summit on Russian Olympic participation

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer said ‘we cannot allow Russian athletes to line up alongside Team GB’ at the Paris Games next year.

The Independent UK

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Brazil minister says Bolsonaro destroyed country's cultural policies

Brazil's former far-right president dismantled all government cultural programs and blocked funding for institutions and artists, the country's new Culture Minister Margareth Menezes said on Wednesday.

Reuters

New Culture Secretary urged to strengthen proposals for independent regulator

A White Paper had originally been understood to be ready for publication on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Nadine Dorries slapped down by watchdog for 'breaking ministerial code' with TV show

The former Culture Secretary announced on Friday that she would be launching a chat show on Talk TV, to start in February - with Boris Johnson as her first guest

Daily Mirror

British Government criticises decision to allow Russian athletes at Paris 2024 Olympics

The IOC says the “vast majority” of Olympic stakeholders support the creation of a pathway for Russian athletes to return as neutrals.

The Independent UK

Ministers compromise on jail for rogue social media bosses to avoid Tory revolt

Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan said the Government’s proposals would cover social media managers who ‘consented or connived’ in ignoring rules.

The Independent UK

Minister defends 'Tory agent' bid to limit BBC's Brexit reporting

CULTURE Secretary Michelle Donelan has defended BBC board member Robbie Gibb for telling journalists not to cast Brexit in a “negative light”.

The National (Scotland)

Culture Secretary criticises Gary Lineker over comments on Qatar and US racism

Michelle Donelan also distances herself from Jeremy Clarkson's views on Meghan Markle but says she is 'a believer of freedom of speech'

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Watch: Labour urges guarantee that Channel 4 privatisation is ‘off agenda for good’

Ministers must guarantee that Channel 4 privatisation is “off the agenda for good”, Labour has said, as a senior Conservative called for an end to “picking fights”. Shadow culture secretary Lucy Powell criticised the Government for the “total waste of time and money” in examining a potential sale of the…

The Independent UK

Major cycling event will have lasting legacy in Scotland, vows minister

Culture Secretary Angus Robertson spoke out about Glasgow hosting the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships.

The Independent UK

Government move to let Channel 4 make content prompts concern from indie sector

Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan confirmed the Government has scrapped plans to privatise the broadcaster.

Daily Record

Channel 4 sale set to be scrapped as Nadine Dorries launches bitter attack on Rishi Sunak

The privatisation of Channel 4 was proposed when Boris Johnson was still in Downing Street and was eagerly backed by then Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries.

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Manchester Evening News

Government set to drop plans to privatise Channel 4

Culture secretary Michelle Donelan has recommended that the government drop its plans to privatise Channel 4

Daily Mirror

Channel 4 privatisation set to be scrapped as Boris Johnson's plan in tatters

The ex-PM had plotted revenge on Channel 4 by selling it off after 40 years of public ownership - but the sale now looks set to be ditched, according to a leaked letter from his Culture Secretary

Wales Online

Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan tells PM Rishi Sunak that plans to privatise Channel 4 should be dropped

The move was led by the previous Culture Secretary, Nadine Dorries, while Boris Johnson was Prime Minister

The Independent UK

Ex-Culture Club drummer racks up £1m costs in court battle with former bandmates

The payment of legal fees in the case will be decided following an outcome of the trial due to begin on March 23 next year.

The Independent UK

BBC appoints Sir Damon Buffini to deputy chair to boost its commercial income

This comes as Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan said it is ‘impossible’ to sustain the broadcaster on its current licence fee model.

The Independent UK

Impossible to sustain BBC on current licence fee model, Culture Secretary says

Michelle Donelan confirmed she would continue with the Government review into the annual BBC charge.

Bangkok Post

Three local artists make '2022 Power 100' ranking

The Culture Ministry congratulated three Thai artists listed among the most influential people in art in the "2022 Power 100", an annual ranking by the London-based magazine ArtReview.

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