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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.

Evening Standard · Feb 20, 2025

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 · Feb 17, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025

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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.

Evening Standard · Jan 28, 2025

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.

International Business Times · Jan 24, 2025

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 · Jan 22, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025

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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.

Evening Standard · Jan 17, 2025

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 · Jan 17, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025

Minister denies Labour ‘governing by social media’ after new grooming gangs review ordered – as it happened

Lisa Nandy defends Yvette Cooper’s decision to order urgent review following pressure driven by Elon Musk

The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2025

Cabinet minister rejects claims that Musk pushed Government into grooming action

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said that she does not believe ‘that this Government is being driven by what happens on social media’.

Evening Standard · Jan 17, 2025

General taxation not considered to replace BBC licence fee – Culture Secretary

The broadcaster has been cash strapped in recent years following the licence fee being frozen for two years at £159.

Evening Standard · Jan 17, 2025

Lammy and Nandy launch ‘soft power council’ to boost UK on global stage

The Foreign Secretary and Culture Secretary will jointly chair the group.

Evening Standard · Jan 17, 2025

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Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2025

Tories are amplifying conspiracy theories of foreign billionaires, says Nandy

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said while the Tories ‘amplify the noise and conspiracy theories we are cracking on with delivering for people’.

The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025

Ipswich music ecosystem a ‘model’ for towns after Sheeran success – minister

Culture ministers also faced questions about the future of small music venues.

Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2025

UK must ‘engage confidently with China’ on trade, says Reeves

‘Choosing not to engage with China is therefore no choice at all,’ said Rachel Reeves.

Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2025

Spending less time on X (Twitter) has 'vastly improved my mental health', says Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy

The Cabinet minister said that reducing her time on Twitter meant she also better understood ‘what really matters to the country’

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The National (Scotland) · Jan 10, 2025

Culture Secretary to intervene with BBC amid row over The Traitors' Scottish budget

SCOTLAND’S Culture Secretary will look to meet with the BBC and Ofcom amid “shocking” claims that the BBC’s flagship reality show The…

Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2025

Minister rejects Andy Burnham’s call for new national grooming gangs inquiry

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said she disagreed with the mayor for Greater Manchester, who has expressed his support for a fresh investigation.

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2025

Afghanistan cricket match should go ahead, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says

MPs and peers have called for the ECB to boycott the fixture in objection to the Taliban’s ongoing assault on women’s rights in the country.

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2025

Cabinet minister defends Rachel Reeves trip to China during economic crisis

The value of the pound fell to its lowest level in over a year while UK borrowing costs jumped to their highest since the financial crisis

Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2025

We don’t need to worry about rise in borrowing costs, minister insists

A Cabinet minister has insisted there is no need to be worried about rising Government borrowing costs after yields on UK bonds surged to their highest level since the 2008 financial crisis.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2025

Minister defends Rachel Reeves’ China trip amid market turmoil – as it happened

Lisa Nandy says chancellor’s visit to China is ‘right and proper’, despite continued bond market sell-off

Evening Standard · Jan 9, 2025

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