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MP: Charities supporting gambling addicts at risk of closure without funding

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said the Government is ‘working hard’ to resolve any gaps in funding.

The Independent UK

France's contested public broadcasting reform halted after dispute in parliament

The controversial plan to merge French public broadcasting companies faced a new setback Tuesday when its parliamentary committee review was suspended following an incident involving Culture Minister Rachida Dati.

Radio France Internationale

Museums and libraries to receive £30m in funding for repairs and upgrades

It comes after culture secretary Lisa Nandy announced the £270 million Arts Everywhere Fund in February.

Evening Standard

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Culture Secretary speaks of ‘regret’ over decision to end River City TV show

Angus Robertson has ‘concerns’ over the impact the ending of the programme could have for training in the TV sector.

Evening Standard

Lisa Nandy urges next generation to ‘carry the torch’ before VE Day anniversary

The Culture Secretary announced the full programme of events to mark the anniversary.

Evening Standard

‘Elitism’ holds back working-class women from acting, Culture Secretary told

Hollyoaks star Isabelle Smith said ‘it’s not very easy to get a job… especially in an arts industry’.

Evening Standard

Young people to be given a say on how money should be spent in their area

An online survey will collect responses alongside focus groups.

The Independent UK

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Dominican Pride: Zoe Saldaña Makes History With Oscar Win

Dominicans celebrate Zoe Saldaña's historic Oscar win, marking a significant moment for Dominican culture and representation in the global entertainment in...

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Culture Secretary summons BBC chair to ‘urgent’ meeting over Hamas-linked film

BBC’s handling of the documentary had ‘serious flaws’, a review has found

The Independent UK

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy to hold ‘urgent’ meeting over BBC Gaza documentary

The corporation has said it has no plans to broadcast the documentary again.

Evening Standard

The new TV licence rules and how they could impact you - Price hike revealed

Netflix and Disney+ users may be forced to pay for a TV Licence under new proposals

Evening Standard

Nandy seeks ‘assurances’ Hamas did not receive money for BBC Gaza documentary

The Culture Secretary said she will keep MPs informed on the findings of an internal BBC investigation.

Evening Standard

Minister meets with EU to discuss ‘red tape’ which touring musicians face

Liberal Democrat culture spokesman Max Wilkinson urged Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy not to ‘go breaking my heart’ over the issue.

The Independent UK

Boycott of literary and arts festivals is attempt to ‘gag society’, says culture secretary Lisa Nandy

Minister claims ‘self-defeating virtue signalling’ campaign against festival sponsors is ‘killing off’ culture

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Fairer way to allocate tickets being considered, says Culture Secretary

Lisa Nandy said a new allocation model could improve transparency, and prevent surges in the price of tickets.

Evening Standard

Nandy to question BBC over documentary featuring child of Hamas minister

Culture minister Lisa Nandy said that it was ‘essential that we get this right’ following a call for the broadcaster to pull the film.

The Independent UK

Nine culture projects across England, Wales and Scotland to receive £64m

Projects in York, Leeds, Liverpool, Coventry, Worcester, Dundee, Conwy and Newport will receive funding.

The Independent UK

What is the TV licence fee – and will UK viewers have to pay it to use Netflix?

New ideas under discussion could see viewers charged for using non-live streaming services

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Culture minister wants ‘massive production budget’ to remain part of BBC licence

The Government will consider funding options to support the broadcaster’s long-term future when it reviews the BBC’s current Royal Charter.

International Business Times

Louvre Opens First Fashion Exhibition After Shock Memo About Decay

The Louvre in Paris opened its first-ever fashion exhibition on Friday, seeking to draw new, younger audiences amid national concern about conditions inside the landmark art destination.

The Independent UK

New checks on media misconduct flagged following Prince Harry’s victory

Foreshadowing fresh restraints on media organisations, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said not everyone had the means to take media organisations on

The Independent UK

Drill rapper who killed schoolboy Jimmy Mizen recalled to prison

Jake Fahri is reportedly TEN – who was showcased on BBC – and published music about murdering Jimmy Mizen

Evening Standard

Lisa Nandy reveals she has ‘put a lot of hours’ into video game Animal Crossing

The Culture Secretary was asked if she plays videogames, when she listed the sector as among those attending a creative industries gathering.

The Independent UK

BBC ‘should reflect on playing music of rapper who reportedly glorified murder’

The Culture Secretary also said she would be having a discussion with the BBC after music by the masked drill artist Ten was showcased.

The Independent UK

UK politics live: House of Commons bar shuts over drink spiking allegation, Starmer hits back at Musk

Strangers’ Bar will close from Monday while security and safety arrangements are reviewed, a House of Commons spokesperson said

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