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Azeem Rafiq claims ECB is "not fit for purpose" over handling of cricket racism scandal

Former Yorkshire spinner Azeem Rafiq has criticised the ECB over their handling of cricket's racism scandal, but the board say they are working hard to "deliver tangible progress"

Daily Mirror

Dundee experts call for probe into links between computer games and problem gambling

In particular they want to look at the impact of ‘loot boxes’ used in some popular online titles.

Daily Record

Medieval shipwreck found in Dorset waters given protected status

The Mortar wreck is one of three newly discovered sites to be granted special protection on the advice of Historic England

The Independent UK

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UK Government make decision on loot box gaming ban after evidence finds gambling link

The UK Government's response to a 22-month consultation on loot boxes in video games calls for the games industry to self-regulate to avoid any legislative action.

Daily Mirror

UK will not ban video games loot boxes despite problem gambling findings

‘Foxes are guarding hen house,’ says expert after ministers seek tougher industry-led protections instead

The Guardian - UK

Video games companies ‘must do more to prevent children buying loot boxes’

Nadine Dorries is calling for the change after the Government heard evidence on in-game purchases.

The Independent UK

Channel 4 review contradicts Nadine Dorries’ fake reality show claim

Investigation finds no evidence paid actors appeared on 2010 programme featuring Tory MP who is now culture secretary

The Guardian - UK

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Channel 4 chief: Tories tried to alter annual report to fit privatisation policy

Investigation into Nadine Dorries’ claims reality show used paid actors has found no evidence of fakery, says Alex Mahon

The Guardian - UK

The dark side of making 'influencer' a career choice

The lifestyles we see advertised on social media are enticing

Wales Online

2012 Olympic Games did not boost grassroots sports ‘as hoped’ – NAO

Ministers said the Games would leave a ‘lasting sporting legacy’.

The Independent UK

Sale of fertilizers, seeds at Vizianagaram DCMS from July 6

Textbooks, notebooks also to be sold soon

The Hindu

'We want truth, justice' - Liverpool fans demand inquiry after Gerald Darmanin Champions League final apology

Two influential Liverpool supporter groups are demanding a full French parliamentary inquiry

Liverpool Echo

BT asks for more time as ban on Huawei equipment approaches

UK telecoms operator struggling to meet January 2023 deadline to remove all Chinese firm’s equipment from core network

The Guardian - UK

Impact of Airbnb and holiday lets on tourist towns reviewed by government

Airbnb data showed a 33 per cent increase in UK listings between 2017 and 2018

The Independent UK

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The Conversation

'Influencer' is now a popular career choice for young people – here's what you should know about the creator economy's dark side

A 2019 poll found that children would rather be YouTubers than astronauts. It made headlines and led to plenty of grumbling about “kids these days”. But it’s not surprising that young people – up to 1.3 million in the UK – want to make their income by creating social media…

The Guardian - UK

Arts Council cuts will hobble regional touring, National Theatre director warns

Rufus Norris says DCMS levelling-up scheme will have exact opposite effect to that intended

The Guardian - UK

UK plan to scrap cookie consent boxes will make it ‘easier to spy’ on web users

Privacy campaign group warns against government’s proposals to move to an ‘opt-out’ model

The Independent UK

Yorkshire pledge to cooperate with ECB after being charged over racism claims

‘A number of individuals’ also face disciplinary proceedings over allegations made by former player Azeem Rafiq

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The Independent UK

Arts minister says change of ownership is ‘right thing for Channel 4’

Lord Parkinson was quizzed on the privatisation of the broadcaster during a DCMS Committee session on Tuesday.

Football London

Chelsea sale: Board of directors' statement in full on Todd Boehly/Clearlake Capital takeover

Todd Boehly and Chelsea can finally move on and aid Thomas Tuchel in planning for what is set to be a very busy summer transfer window and new season for the Blues

Daily Mirror

Iain Duncan Smith declares 'war' on government if gambling reforms are watered down

The former Tory leader blasted reports a mandatory levy on betting firms - and plans to ban bookies' logos from Premier League football shirts - will be left out of a long-awaited White Paper

The Guardian - UK

Why shouldn’t the Greeks have their marbles back? We proved we lost ours years ago

Antiquated excuses for keeping the sculptures are wearing thin after 12 years of Conservative cultural freezes

Reuters

UK launches BBC review focussed on impartiality, staff diversity

The British government asked the BBC to aim for one in four of its staff to be from low socio-economic backgrounds as it launched a review of the broadcaster to consider if reforms were needed to help it achieve "greater impartiality."

The National (Scotland)

Fan fury as Scottish national football matches put behind paywall

CONCERNS are being raised that watching the men’s national football team is becoming more inaccessible for Scottish fans after Uefa announced…

The Independent UK

Football needs regulator to avoid another Chelsea crisis, government claim

Further detail on the independent regulator’s remit is set to be included in a white paper coming out in the summer

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