Creative industries to get £380m boost ahead of industrial strategy launch The investment was announced by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy. Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2025
Lisa Nandy 'either dishonest or ignorant' after benefits cuts claim A LABOUR minister has been accused being “wholly ignorant” about her party’s benefits cuts or being “dishonest” with the public after a… The National (Scotland) · Jun 20, 2025
Whip’s resignation over disability benefit cuts not a sign of major rebellion, Nandy says Culture secretary says Vicky Foxcroft is only frontbench MP she knows who was considering quitting before vote The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2025
Minister insists no major welfare rebellion on the horizon after whip quits Lisa Nandy said the Government believes the Commons will back reforms. Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2025
Government pledges £900m of sport investment in boost to Euro 2028 and Tour de France plans Investment will also be made to upgrade grassroots facilities Evening Standard · Jun 19, 2025
Major sporting events and grassroots sport to receive £900 million funding At least £400 million will also be invested in new and upgraded grassroots sport facilities. The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2025
Starmer wishes Lionesses luck ahead of Women’s Euro 2025 tournament The Prime Minister announced plans for new school sport partnerships as he met the England women’s team at St George’s Park. Evening Standard · Jun 19, 2025
London Roller Derby's future thrown into doubt as date for closure of historic leisure centre is revealed Brent council says it has taken the decision to close the historic Bridge Park Community Centre ‘with regret’ Evening Standard · Jun 18, 2025
MPs call for inquiry into how RedBird Capital is funding £500m Telegraph deal Exclusive: Cross-party group including peers warns of risk of ‘potential Chinese state influence’ in private equity firm The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2025
BBC and Sky bosses criticise plans to let AI firms use copyrighted material Media corporations call for opt-in rule and say companies must set up licensing deals before accessing creative works The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2025
BBC boss backs licence fee ‘reform’ to secure funding for the broadcaster The broadcasting chief also said he wanted an investigation into ‘grinding cuts’ over the past decade The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025
Inquiry launched into appointment of football regulator chairman David Kogan David Kogan, the Government’s preferred candidate to chair the Independent Football Regulator, faces an inquiry into accusations of cronyism The National (Scotland) · Jun 2, 2025
Inquiry launched into appointment of football regulator chairman David Kogan, a media rights expert, was named as the Government’s preferred candidate. Evening Standard · Jun 2, 2025
Lisa Nandy removes herself from final decision on leader of football regulator Exclusive: Culture secretary steps aside after it emerged preferred candidate donated to her Labour leadership bid The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2025
The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2025 Foreign states should not be co-owners of UK newspapers The definition of an acceptable state stake should be zero if one is serious about protecting press freedom
Euronews · May 15, 2025 UK to allow foreign states to own 15% stake in British newspapers Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said the move would allow media outlets to seek investment while limiting the risk of outside influence.
Evening Standard · May 7, 2025 Incoming football regulator reveals donations to PM’s leadership campaign David Kogan has been nominated as chairman of the Independent Football Regulator.
The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2025 ‘He knows the sport inside out’: how David Kogan landed role to regulate football First chair’s background in football finance and his Labour links helped land historic job he did not initially apply for
Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2025 MPs support football governance reforms amid Tory ‘crony’ warning over regulator The Football Governance Bill aims to introduce an independent regulator for the top five tiers of the men’s game.
The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2025 BBC executives ‘draw a line in the sand’ after workplace culture review The review was announced in 2024 in the wake of the furore over disgraced former newsreader Huw Edwards.
Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2025 BBC licence fee is unenforceable and unfair to women, says Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has previously she could be open to replacing the flat licence fee with a sliding scale.
The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025 Media executive set to be named chair of new independent football regulator David Kogan has previously advised the Premier League and EFL on TV rights deals and will hold a crucial role in the game
The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025 Thousands expected to line streets of London as Government reveals VE Day plans A flypast by the Red Arrows is among the plans outlined to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2025 VE Day plans revealed: Thousands to line streets of London for military procession to mark 80th anniversary A procession of 1,300 armed forces personnel and a Red Arrows flypast are among the plans outlined to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day
The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2025 David Kogan set to be appointed chair of new Independent Football Regulator Lisa Nandy, the culture, media and sport secretary, is poised to ratify the appointment of the chair for the new Independent Football Regulator