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Premier League's Man City Investigation "Taking Too Long", Says Committee Chair

24 May Culture

A senior Conservative MP has criticised the boss of the Premier League for talking of “small clubs” and said the organising body's investigation into Manchester City rule breaches is “taking too long”, which is “unfair” to fans.

13 May Culture

Labour Has Met Ofcom Over Handling Of MPs Hosting Their Own Shows

08 May Culture

Sadiq Khan's Suit Is Ruining Your Boyfriend's Summer

23 Apr Culture

Government Seeks To Reassure Over Football Regulator's Potential "Mission Creep"

17 Apr Culture

New Football Law “Could Risk World Cup and Champions League Participation”

21 Mar Culture

MPs Eye Giving Football Regulator More Power To Distribute Premier League Funds

19 Mar Culture

Government Introduces "Historic" Football Regulator Legislation

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BCG Britannia Stakes charity race at Royal Ascot is a win-win for good causes

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20 Jun Culture

BCG Britannia Stakes charity race at Royal Ascot is a win-win for good causes

24 May Culture

The Caroline Dinenage interview: Is there a ‘two-tier system’ in English football?

20 May Communities

'Papering over the cracks': How do locals really feel about tourism in Britain’s seaside towns?

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New Cabinet Office Minister Says There Is "Massive Waste" In How Local Councils Are Funded

14 Jul Communities

Veteran Tory Wants Conservative Leadership Contests To Be More "Transparent" To Stop "Fibbing And Skulduggery"

15 Jul Political parties

The Professor Will See You Now: On the role of an MP

15 Jul Parliament

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24 May Culture

The Caroline Dinenage interview: Is there a ‘two-tier system’ in English football?

The Conservative chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee talks to Sienna Rodgers about English football's 'two-tier system', why she hates running and her biggest regret as an MP

15 May Culture

Gaming industry: Britain's got game – but can the UK hold on to the controller?

We are all gamers now, which is great news for the UK as it hosts thousands of games companies. But, Sienna Rodgers asks, can our status as a global leader in the industry survive the threat of AI and more?

14 May Culture

Derek Guy: What Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer are getting wrong about menswear

Twitter sensation Derek Guy – aka ‘the menswear guy’ – looks at what Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer are getting right with their style choices… and where the pair are going wrong

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04 Jun 2021 Culture

Government’s failure to provide festivals with Covid insurance is paradoxical and disappointing

It is not too late for the government to step in with an insurance scheme for festivals. It would allow events to run without organisers shouldering the risk if we suffer another wave and they are forced to cancel again.

If we’re going to build a more inclusive Britain, we must stop shaming those who get it “wrong” along the way

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03 Jun 2021 Education

If we’re going to build a more inclusive Britain, we must stop shaming those who get it “wrong” along the way

Amanda Parker founded Inc Arts with the goal of championing inclusive change across the creative industries – here she tells us about her vision of a future that collaborates, rather than calls out.

03 Jun 2021 Culture

The gaming industry leads the way in levelling up the UK

With companies spread from Brighton to Belfast, Cambridge to Cardiff, the video gaming and esports sector is creating a boom in high-quality, highly productive jobs across all regions of the UK.

02 Jun 2021 Health

A Timeline Of Pivotal LGBTQ+ Political Moments In The UK

From the groundbreaking Wolfenden Report to the first same-sex marriage, the landscape of legislation affecting the LGBTQ+ community has changed drastically over the last 70 years.

02 Jun 2021 Education

Music-making is out of tune with disabled children’s needs

Children with disabilities are encouraged and enabled to participate in sport. That same drive must be applied to helping them reach their full musical potential

02 Jun 2021 Culture

Who wants to live in a cultural desert? It’s time to acknowledge the true value of the arts

The UK cultural sector makes a huge contribution to our economy and wellbeing. Unless the government wants to preside over its demise, ministers must step in with funding support, and put creative subjects at the heart of our national curriculum.

01 Jun 2021 Coronavirus

Government shielded the arts during the pandemic – now we must help them recover and thrive

This time last year, our cultural institutions were staring into the abyss. Covid had forced all of their doors closed; my officials had given me the chilling warning that up to 75 per cent of our theatres, galleries, museums and other cultural institutions were at risk of being lost to the pandemic.

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01 Jun 2021 Communities

Top charities the odds-on favourites to benefit after betting firms agree to donate profits from flagship race

Some of the UK’s top charities are in line for a major cash boost after the country’s biggest betting operators agreed to donate all of their profits from a flagship horse race.

30 May 2021 Culture

East 17’s Tony Mortimer: my love of literature during lockdown

I want to use my new love of literature during lockdown to inspire young boys to read.

29 May 2021 Coronavirus

Labour's Jo Stevens: "Culture is culture, there shouldn’t be a war element to it"

Cardiff Central MP Jo Stevens has her dream brief as shadow culture secretary. She takes Georgina Bailey around the city’s cultural landmarks to talk about what Wales is getting right in supporting the creative industries, and the personal and professional impacts of Covid.

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26 May 2021 Culture

Betting And Gaming Council Statement – Response To The 'Peers For Gambling Reform' Report

Lack of access to great quality TV is leaving many in the UK behind

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25 May 2021 Culture

Lack of access to great quality TV is leaving many in the UK behind

Great TV has been a source of comfort during the unprecedented events of the past year. Now we need to make it accessible for all.

21 May 2021 Culture

Justice Secretary Warns BBC That Apology Over Princess Diana Interview Is "Not The End Of It"

Robert Buckland has said the probe into the broadcaster's conduct raised "very serious questions" about its governance.

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20 May 2021 Communities

Betting and gaming industry unites once again for Safer Gambling Week 2021

The regulated betting and gaming industry is joining forces once again for Safer Gambling Week 2021.

The sports making an Olympic contribution to the UK economy

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18 May 2021 Health

The sports making an Olympic contribution to the UK economy

Olympic and Paralympic sports are generating increasing value for the economy – and UK Sport believes they have an important part to play in helping the country Build Back Better from Covid.

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07 May 2021 Communities

UK Sport outlines mission to create greatest decade of extraordinary sporting moments

The return of betting shops and casinos is good news for the economy – but we must keep up progress on safer gambling

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29 Apr 2021 Coronavirus

The return of betting shops and casinos is good news for the economy – but we must keep up progress on safer gambling

This week the UK took another step towards post-Covid normality when high street shops in Scotland – including betting shops – safely opened their doors again for the first time this year.

27 Apr 2021 Culture

Unmissable: Peter Hain reviews 'The Trial of the Chicago 7'

An enthralling account of the notorious and politically motivated 1969 trial of American anti-Vietnam war protestors, this unmissable film is full of riveting insights and nuanced performances

23 Apr 2021 Culture

A masterpiece: Rosie Boycott reviews 'The Father'

Inducing deeply unhappy memories of my own father, Anthony Hopkins dominates the screen in a portrayal of dementia that literally gave me goose bumps

22 Apr 2021 Coronavirus

Government Winds Down Food Supply Group Despite Industry Worry Over Brexit

The government decision to relax a group set up to protect the country's food supplies during the coronavirus pandemic and Brexit has concerned industry figures who say ministers risk shifting to a "business as usual" mode too soon.

22 Apr 2021 Culture

A compelling portrayal of deaf culture: Lilian Greenwood reviews 'Sound of Metal'

A powerful mix of raw energy and vulnerability, lead actor Riz Ahmed is deservedly attracting acclaim for his performance in this moving film which highlights society's attitudes to deafness and inclusion

How mobile connectivity can power a radical green recovery

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22 Apr 2021 Coronavirus

How mobile connectivity can power a radical green recovery

With millions of connections across our networks, the mobile industry can play a key role in reaching net zero – helping businesses and consumers cut emissions with flexible working technology, smart meters, and a host of 5G-enabled solutions

21 Apr 2021 Culture

A ravishing yet confused movie: Guy Black reviews ‘Mank’

It may feature a brilliant performance by Gary Oldman, but Mank places too many demands on the viewer and is unlikely to become an enduring cinematic classic like its inspiration, Citizen Kane

The unusual pets helping children through lockdown

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21 Apr 2021 Education

The unusual pets helping children through lockdown

At first glance Georgie the bearded dragon isn’t as cuddly as a rabbit or a hamster. But alongside his unusual friends, he's proved a lifeline for children struggling through lockdown.

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