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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 · Feb 7, 2023

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 · Jan 28, 2023

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 · Jan 26, 2023

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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 · Jan 17, 2023

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) · Jan 12, 2023

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'

Wales Online · Jan 12, 2023

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…

Evening Standard · Jan 9, 2023

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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 · Jan 6, 2023

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.

The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2023

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.

Daily Record · Jan 4, 2023

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

Manchester Evening News · Jan 4, 2023

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

Daily Mirror · Jan 4, 2023

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

Wales Online · Jan 4, 2023

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 · Dec 15, 2022

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The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022

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 · Dec 6, 2022

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 · Dec 5, 2022

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.

Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2022

Online Safety Bill: Legislation to stop harmful social media content becomes law

Ministers have hailed the controversial bill as a ‘game-changing piece of legislation’

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Daily Mirror · Nov 29, 2022

Molly Russell's dad accuses Government of 'watering down' online safety bill

The Government is overhauling its proposed Online Safety Bill to force tech giants to improve protections for children but has faced criticism for axing a duty on firms to remove legal but harmful content

Daily Record · Oct 28, 2022

Rishi Sunak claims Tory party is 'united' hours after former minister slams him over COP27 snub

Former Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries took aim at Rishi Sunak saying it was "wrong" for him not to address climate issues at the summit.

Insider UK · Oct 20, 2022

Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan considers legislation to better protect Gaelic broadcasting

Former Scotland Office minister Iain Stewart said Gaelic broadcasting 'requires public sector broadcast status'

Daily Mirror · Oct 10, 2022

Sajid Javid hits out at Tory government delays over online safety - despite promises

The former Culture Secretary who published proposals on online harms in 2018, said today: "Four years later, nothing has happened".

Daily Mirror · Oct 9, 2022

Nadine Dorries warns Tories face 'complete wipeout' and won't rule out Johnson comeback

The former Culture Secretary warned the Conservatives would probably face 'complete wipeout' if there was a general election tomorrow - and said 'I don't rule anything out'

Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2022

Cultural Capital: Amsterdam the movie and Peaky Blinders... the ballet?

Our weekly look at culture in London

Daily Mirror · Oct 2, 2022

'Baffled' Nadine Dorries says Boris Johnson 'one of world's greatest leaders'

The former Culture Secretary warned Liz Truss not to count on her support if they start "reversing" Mr Johnson's achievements - and did not rule out a return to government if her ex-boss gets the top job again

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