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UK City of Culture 2029: The four contenders in shortlist revealed

DCMS said the four contenders will receive at least £125,000 to take forward their bid for the chance to win the title and prize fund of £10 million

The Independent UK · 1h ago

Four contenders make City of Culture shortlist for 2029

Blackpool, Milton Keynes, Sheffield and Wrexham will receive at least £125,000 to take forward their bids.

Evening Standard · 1h ago

TV licence could soon be needed to watch Netflix and YouTube under new plans

Ministers are considering plans to extend the £180 fee to online streaming platforms to prevent people avoiding payment

The National (Scotland) · Oct 17

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BBC licence fee could extend to streaming services under ‘YouTube tax’ – report

The plan is to extend the fee to these platforms to prevent people from avoiding it by logging on using their phones or tablet, according to a report.

Evening Standard · Oct 16

Scottish Greens quit X over spreading of 'misinformation and hate'

The Scottish Greens have quit Twitter/X, accusing the platform of spreading 'misinformation and hate'

The National (Scotland) · Oct 15

Government to unveil £12m fund for local news in bid to tackle ‘news deserts’

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy unveiled the local media strategy on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Mar 17

U.K. authorities press for stronger action on skins betting

The government sees similarities between skins betting and traditional gambling.

Dot Esports · Sep 29, 2025

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