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Pressure on ministers to release details of meeting linked to Boris Johnson flat refurb

Ministers are resisting the release of documents related to a meeting about plans for a new ‘Great Exhibition’ between then-Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden, refurb-bankroller Lord Brownlow and the Royal Albert Hall last January

Daily Mirror · Feb 12, 2022

House of Lords committee to launch inquiry into funding of BBC

Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries had previously announced that the licence fee would be frozen for the next two years.

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2022

Brickbat: Now, That's Going Too Far

British Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries said the government is preparing legislation that would limit streaming services from showing comedy that some people might find offensive. Her remarks came after some people expressed outrage about comedian Jimmy Carr's latest special for Netflix. In one bit, Carr said that when people talk…

Reason · Feb 9, 2022

Nadine Dorries grilled in awkward interview over Boris Johnson 'Partygate' scandal

The Culture Secretary was tasked with defending Johnson this morning after the Prime Minister was reportedly pictured holding a can of beer during an alleged rule-busting party for his birthday in June 2020.

Daily Record · Feb 5, 2022

Dorries mixes up MPs, supports PM on Savile slur and says Partygate is 'Remainer plot'

The Culture Secretary has defended the Prime Minister in an interview on Saturday morning

Wales Online · Feb 5, 2022

Culture Secretary was embarrassing in defence of PM, says festival boss

Sacha Lord, co-founder of Parklife, criticised the Culture Secretary for lack of communication with others in the sector.

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2022

Arts and culture outside London to receive funding in Levelling Up White Paper

Places such as Stoke-on-Trent, Barnsley, Rochdale and Wigan may end up being given further support under the plans.

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2022

Cabinet ministers clash over BBC licence fee plans

Work and Pensions Secretary Therese Coffey has hinted that she clashed in a Cabinet meeting with Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries over plans to scrap the licence fee which funds the BBC.

Evening Standard · Jan 27, 2022

French MPs vote to return artworks stolen by Nazis to rightful owners

French parliamentarians have voted unanimously in favour of a bill to restore stolen artworks, looted by Nazis during the second world war, to their Jewish owners. Culture minister Roselyne Bachelot said it was a "historic" moment that would set wheels in motion for further restitutions.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 26, 2022

Former BBC News head calls on corporation to 'stop making lower grade stuff'

Roger Mosey speaks out after Culture Secretary confirms licence fee is to be frozen at £159 for two years

Wales Online · Jan 25, 2022