New football watchdog set to be established following MPs’ backing The Football Governance Bill is poised to become law after it cleared the Commons. The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025
Sport minister rejects calls to consult on alcohol ban in football stands Stephanie Peacock said moves to reverse the ban, which has been in place since 1985, do not fall within the scope of the Football Governance Bill. The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025
Lisa Nandy aide 'drafted note saying BBC is institutionally antisemitic' AN aide to Lisa Nandy drafted a memo for the Culture Secretary saying that the BBC is “institutionally antisemitic”. The National (Scotland) · Jul 7, 2025
BBC director of music steps down after Bob Vylan Glastonbury controversy The news of Lorna Clarke’s resignation as BBC's director of music comes after UK culture secretary Lisa Nandy condemned the "appalling and unacceptable scenes" that were broadcast during this year's Glastonbury festival. Euronews · Jul 7, 2025
The Guardian view on the BBC’s future: the broadcaster’s independence and funding face challenges Editorial: Lisa Nandy’s call for a modern Annan-style review offers a chance to renew the broadcaster for a fragmented digital age The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2025
Lisa Nandy questions lack of BBC sackings over Gaza war documentary Culture secretary says BBC must ‘get a grip’ in wake of film featuring son of Hamas official and Bob Vylan Glastonbury row The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2025
Lisa Nandy says she asked BBC why nobody was fired for airing Gaza documentary A review looking into Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone is due to be published later this week. Evening Standard · Jul 5, 2025
The Kneecap paradox that shows Sir David Murray is right about Scotland's politicians The Kneecap paradox which shows that former Rangers owner Sir David Murray is bang on the money about Scotland's politicians and sectarianism. The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2025
Fontaines D.C. bring pro-Palestine group on stage at Roskilde festival in Denmark This move by Irish rockers Fontaines D.C. comes as both Kneecap and Bob Vylan are under investigation by the police for their pro-Palestine comments at Glastonbury 2025. The BBC, official broadcasters for Glastonbury, has now said it will no longer live broadcast "high risk" performances. Euronews · Jul 3, 2025
Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to death of Portugal teammate Diogo Jota: ‘It doesn’t make sense’ Jota and his brother Andre Silva were killed in a car crash on Thursday morning as the world of football and beyond paid tribute to the Portugal and Liverpool star The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025
Nandy demands ‘accountability at highest levels’ after Bob Vylan broadcast The Culture Secretary said she was ‘not satisfied with the response’ from the BBC so far. The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025
Diogo Jota death: Lisa Nandy pays tribute to Liverpool forward in House of Commons Lisa Nandy has paid tribute to Diogo Jota in the House of Commons following the footballer’s death at the age of 28. The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025
Allies of BBC chief Tim Davie fear latest controversy may damage his leadership Fallout from Bob Vylan Glastonbury set to be compounded by other controversies the corporation faces The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2025
Euronews · Jul 1, 2025 Backlash intensifies for Bob Vylan over Glastonbury controversy Following the controversial set played at Glastonbury festival by British artists Bob Vylan, the BBC is facing pressure from the UK government. The punk-rap duo has had their US visa revoked, amid support from fellow artists.
The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2025 BBC boss Tim Davie was at Glastonbury during Bob Vylan set Tim Davie was reportedly meeting staff elsewhere at Worthy Farm during the set
Evening Standard · Jul 1, 2025 BBC director-general was at Glastonbury during Bob Vylan performance It is understood that Tim Davie was meeting staff elsewhere at Worthy Farm on Saturday afternoon.
Evening Standard · Jul 1, 2025 BBC boss Tim Davie under mounting pressure in Glastonbury 'hate chant' row after it emerges he didn't pull livestream BBC Director General was at Glastonbury when Bob Vylan chanted ‘death, death to the IDF’ and was consulted on what to do about broadcaster’s coverage
Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2025 Sam Fender and Chappell Roan help bring £1.2bn tourism boost to North West Sam Fender, Chappell Roan and the Foo Fighters brought music tourists to Manchester, while Taylor Swift’s tour brought overseas fans to the UK.
Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2025 Bob Vylan and Kneecap face criminal probe as BBC Glastonbury coverage criticised The BBC expressed regret on Monday at not pulling its livestream of Bob Vylan’s ‘unacceptable’ set.
Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2025 Lisa Nandy hits out at BBC leadership over Glastonbury live stream The Culture Secretary said ‘problems with broadcasts’ at the festival ‘should have been foreseeable’.
The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2025 Voices: Despite the Bob Vylan furore, Glastonbury still belongs at the BBC COMMENT: Broadcasting the punk duo’s set, complete with un-bleeped death chants, was wrong-headed – but the festival has been one of the BBC’s ‘crown jewels’ for 30 years, and, for viewers’ sake, it deserves to stay, says Roger Bolton
The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2025 BBC admits it should have pulled coverage of Bob Vylan ‘death to the IDF’ Glastonbury chant Ofcom said the BBC has ‘questions to answer’ over its broadcast of Bob Vylan’s ‘death to the IDF’ chant
The National (Scotland) · Jun 26, 2025 UK Culture Secretary: BBC should not show Kneecap's Glastonbury set THE BBC Kneecap Glastonbury set should not be broadcast, according to UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy
FourFourTwo · Jun 21, 2025 EXCLUSIVE: 'Bring it on!' Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer backs England Lionesses to defend crown at Euro 2025 The England Lionesses will defend their Euros title in Switzerland and the Prime Minister has backed them to win it again.