UK Government splashes £1200 of taxpayer cash on two folders A UK Government department splashed £1200 of taxpayers’ money on two folders, figures show. The National (Scotland) · Dec 11, 2024
Multi-million pound cost of King Charles’ coronation revealed Anti-monarchy groups say the true figure may be even higher The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2024
‘Obscene’: Anger after cost of King Charles’s coronation revealed Official figures put price of event at £72m but anti-monarchy group Republic says real cost is likely much more The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2024
King’s coronation cost taxpayers £72 million, government accounts show The figure included £21.7 million for policing the events around the coronation of the King and Queen. Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2024
King Charles to lay wreath and lead nation in Remembrance Sunday silence Prince and Princess of Wales will join the king and senior politicians to remember those who have died in conflict The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2024
Streaming review launched amid fears ‘vulnerable’ could be left behind In 2023, 87% of UK households had access to an internet-enabled primary TV. Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2024
Football regulator given power to block Premier League stadium sales The government is preparing to give the independent regulator powers to prevent Premier League clubs from selling their stadiums to related or third-party companies The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2024
Chess: England gains new grandmaster as Ameet Ghasi qualifies at age 37 The Birmingham amateur achieved his title in Norway after years of trying, while Jonah Willow, 21, became the latest from the young generation to score a GM norm The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2024
Lisa Nandy snubs Tory appointee Lady Archer for London Royal Parks role The culture secretary has cancelled the appointment of Lady Archer to the prominent role, reappointing ex-MasterChef presenter Loyd Grossman instead The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2024
Uefa threatens to ban England from Euro 2028 over ‘government interference’ The threat comes amid Keir Starmer’s plans for an independent football regulator for the men’s game The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2024
UK government responds to Uefa’s threat of Euro 2028 ban Uefa had written to UK Culture Secretary to express concerns over the ‘government interference in the running of football’ The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2024
England will not face Euros expulsion for having regulator, key officials say An independent football regulator will not jeopardise England’s participation at Euro 2028 or Premier League clubs playing in Europe The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2024
England could be kicked out of Euro 2028 over football bill, Uefa warns Labour ENGLAND could be kicked out of Euro 2028 over the UK Government’s plans for an independent football regulator, Uefa has warned ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2024
England 'risk expulsion from Euros with Starmer football watchdog plan', UEFA warns UEFA is challenging plans by the government for more rigorous regulation of football Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2024 Britain behind Europe in arts funding and education, ‘crisis’ report shows State of the Art reveals that while Germany, France and Finland have each increased culture spending by up to 70%, Britain has cut its budget by 6%
Autosport · Jul 8, 2024 How Labour’s UK election win led to a last-minute Silverstone F1 podium change Watch: How Hamilton Triumphed Against the Odds - F1 British Grand Prix Analysis
The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2024 Colin Graves says Yorkshire must seek private ownership to survive Colin Graves will start the process of attempting to demutualise Yorkshire CCC but he will face considerably stiff opposition, with one local MP asking members to ‘hold their nerve and oppose’ the move
The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2024 ACE’s ‘political statements’ warning to artists came after government talks Exclusive: FoI request reveals Arts Council updated guidance after discussing Gaza conflict with DCMS
The Guardian - UK · Mar 29, 2024 Fast-rising Lu and Lee, both 14, could provide Fischer v Spassky-style rivalry Lu Miaoyi jumped to the 2400 international master level at Reykjavik, while Alice Lee defeated the US No 1 Irina Krush in St Louis
Evening Standard · Feb 20, 2024 Azeem Rafiq: Yorkshire Colin Graves did not apologise as he 'didn’t think it was appropriate' 76-year-old was chair of the club between 2012 and 2015
The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2024 Monday briefing: Why is Arts Council England clamping down on political statements? In today’s newsletter: Artists reacted with fury to the warning that ‘overtly political or activist’ statements could lead to a withdrawal of funding. But it is just the latest example of the paucity of support for the arts
The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2024 Telegraph could become ‘PR arm’ of UAE after proposed takeover, MPs warned UAE-backed deal could be disastrous for UK government and freedom of press, opponents say
The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2024 Review finds libraries in England suffer ‘lack of recognition’ from government Proposals include the creation of a libraries minister and a high-profile libraries laureate to be the sector’s public champion
The Hindu · Jan 11, 2024 Vizianagaram DCMS on course to achieving business target for 2023-24 Vizianagaram District Cooperative and Marketing Society aims to generate ₹30 crore revenue by selling millets through various outlets.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2024 Row after culture secretary blocks minority ethnic woman from Channel 4 board Rozina Breen put forward by Ofcom but rejected by Lucy Frazer, who has final say