The Latest Breaking News from The Department for Culture Media and Sport

Lisa Nandy’s reappointment to the DCMS welcomed by Betting and Gaming Council

The UK's Betting and Gaming Council pointed to Nandy’s track record on the regulated gambling sector

The Independent UK · Jul 23

'Not Healthy for Our Democracy': UK Culture Department Becomes Second Government Office to Quit X

The UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport leaves Elon Musk's X, citing concerns over misinformation and abuse, following the Attorney General's Office's similar move.

International Business Times UK · Jul 3

DCMS on MAFS UK claims: There must be consequences for criminality or wrongdoing

Two women have alleged they were raped by their on-screen husbands.

Evening Standard · May 19

Telegraph bidder reported for potential breach of editorial independence rules

UK government alerted after RedBird Capital’s boss allegedly threatened to ‘go to war’ with the title’s newsroom

The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2025

Cost of ministerial folders revealed as Chancellor launches spending crackdown

Rachel Reeves wants departments to find 5% savings in their budgets, with spending prioritised on key areas.

Evening Standard · Dec 10, 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

Online slot machine stakes to be capped at £5 in Great Britain

Maximum will be £2 for younger adults but campaigners say government has not gone far enough

The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2024

Premier League sides to drop shirt-front betting sponsorships from 2026

English Premier League clubs have collectively agreed to withdraw gambling sponsorship from the front of match-day shirts.

The New Daily · Apr 13, 2023

Premier League to end gambling sponsorships on shirts by end of 2025/26 season

Clubs have agreed to end gambling sponsorships on matchday shirts by the end of the 25/26 season, although they are free to source new gambling sponsors between now and then.

Irish Mirror · Apr 13, 2023

Premier League ban gambling shirt sponsors as Newcastle move on from £6.5m deal with Fun88

Newcastle United's agreement with Fun88 will end ahead of the new season and the Premier League has announced new restrictions on gambling sponsorships on matchday shirts

Chronicle Live · Apr 13, 2023