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Lords Want 'Wimbledon Clause' To Give Football Fans Power To Stop Stadium Moves
Lords Want "Wimbledon Clause" To Give Football Fans Power To Stop Stadium Moves
Culture
A group of Lords are pushing the Government to go further in reforming English football by preventing club owners from moving stadiums away from their original locations without fans' consent. 
Football Clubs Could Be Named And Shamed For Not Promoting Equality, Diversity And Inclusion
Communities
Football Clubs Could Be Named And Shamed For Not Promoting Equality, Diversity And Inclusion
Government To Meet UEFA As It Prepares New Football Regulator
Culture
Government To Meet UEFA As It Prepares New Football Regulator
Arts Minister Says ‘Watch This Space’ On Dynamic Ticket Pricing After Oasis Uproar
Culture
Arts Minister Says ‘Watch This Space’ On Dynamic Ticket Pricing After Oasis Uproar
Lisa Nandy Vows To Make More Public Appointments From Outside London
Culture
Lisa Nandy Vows To Make More Public Appointments From Outside London
Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour Government's First King's Speech
Environment
Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour Government's First King's Speech
Premier League's Man City Investigation 'Taking Too Long', Says Committee Chair
Culture
Premier League's Man City Investigation "Taking Too Long", Says Committee Chair
The House Live
We are on a mission to raise the profile of safer gambling Partner content
Culture
By Betting And Gaming Council
We are on a mission to raise the profile of safer gambling
Millions rely on terrestrial TV. We cannot let it die
Culture
By Sarah Champion MP
Millions rely on terrestrial TV. We cannot let it die
Betting advertising and sponsorship benefits sport at all levels. It’s time the critics heard the facts Partner content
Culture
By Betting And Gaming Council
Betting advertising and sponsorship benefits sport at all levels. It’s time the critics heard the facts
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Who's Who In Kemi Badenoch's Inner Circle?
Who's Who In Kemi Badenoch's Inner Circle?
Political parties
Kim Leadbeater On Assisted Dying: 'I Came Into Politics To Make A Difference'
Kim Leadbeater On Assisted Dying: "I Came Into Politics To Make A Difference"
Health
Ex-Security Advisor Warns Whitehall Lacks Expertise To Deal With China
Ex-Security Advisor Warns Whitehall Lacks Expertise To Deal With China
Defence
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Lisa Nandy: 'There is a wealth of talent out there we’re just not drawing on'
Culture
By Sienna Rodgers
Lisa Nandy: 'There is a wealth of talent out there we’re just not drawing on'
Lisa Nandy talks to Sienna Rodgers about settling in as the new Culture Secretary and how she’ll approach the job – from football governance and trans inclusion in sport to press regulation and BBC reforms
Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour Government's First King's Speech
Environment
Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour Government's First King's Speech
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has set out 40 pieces of legislation the Labour Government will aim to deliver in his first King's Speech.
The Caroline Dinenage interview: Is there a ‘two-tier system’ in English football?
Culture
By Sienna Rodgers
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
Culture news
Kwasi Kwarteng MP: 'People should look at history with a bit more humility'
Culture
By Georgina Bailey
Kwasi Kwarteng MP: "People should look at history with a bit more humility"
Kwasi Kwarteng is a man on a mission, overseeing arguably the most important period in the UK’s route to net-zero. The BEIS secretary and keen historian talks to Georgina Bailey about the free-market case for decarbonisation – and why he won’t be drawn into the culture wars
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Dignity in Dying
Disability rights campaigner, palliative care doctor, Rabbi and Imam speak out in support of assisted dying law, as Lords and Holyrood prepare to debate prospective legislation
A disability rights campaigner, a palliative care doctor, a rabbi and an imam yesterday (Wednesday 7 July 2021) addressed the All Party Parliamentary Group on Choice at the End of Life, calling on cross-party MPs and Peers to support a change in the law on assisted dying.
Pastimes: Julian Knight
Culture
By Rosamund Urwin
Pastimes: Julian Knight
In her occasional series, Rosamund Urwin meets up with parliamentarians to discuss how they unwind away from Westminster. Here, Julian Knight shows Ros the joy of video gaming
Summer 2021 edition of Order! Order! magazine published Partner content
Culture
By Association of Former Members of Parliament
Summer 2021 edition of Order! Order! magazine published
The Association of Former Members of Parliament has published the latest edition of its official journal Order! Order!
Singing can heal our divided country
Culture
By Lord Roberts of Llandudno
Singing can heal our divided country
The political arguments of the past decade have torn families and communities apart. Now, as we look to move past this deadly pandemic, we must rediscover that sense of community.
Lords Diary: Baroness Deech
Culture
By Baroness Deech
Lords Diary: Baroness Deech
A confession – I have enjoyed lockdown. I have enough space and a garden, and have become closer to our neighbours by all joining a WhatsApp for the road.
Partner content
Communities
By Advertising Association
UK Advertising celebrates award haul at Cannes Lions 2021
UK Government & Industry Partner for Virtual Roadshow in Export Showcase to International Markets
The Saturday View: How A Lack Of Data Caused A Wave Of Festival Cancellations
Coronavirus
The Saturday View: How A Lack Of Data Caused A Wave Of Festival Cancellations
As Glastonbury lays silent for a second year in a row this weekend, continuing uncertainty over remaining Covid restrictions, a lack of pandemic insurance, and the government's delayed release of data on mass event trials has triggered a brutal week for the UK’s festival industry.
Andrew Lloyd-Webber Joins Legal Action To Force Government To Publish Data From Mass Event Pilots
Culture
Andrew Lloyd-Webber Joins Legal Action To Force Government To Publish Data From Mass Event Pilots
Figures from across the live music and theatre sector are launching legal action today to force the government to hand over data about its mass event pilots.
Minister Backs Welsh Schools Singing 'Wonderful' 'One Nation, One Britain' Song, Despite Major Backlash
Culture
Minister Backs Welsh Schools Singing "Wonderful" 'One Nation, One Britain' Song, Despite Major Backlash
A government minister is backing Welsh schools if they want pupils to sing the “One Britain, One Nation” song on Friday and said he fully supports its “wonderful” message.
Rocked by recent scandals, is the charity regulator fit for purpose?
Culture
By Georgina Bailey
Rocked by recent scandals, is the charity regulator fit for purpose?
The third sector is trying to find its feet again and rebuild trust after a decade of scandals and controversies. But where does the regulator, the Charity Commission, come in - and is it fit for purpose? Georgina Bailey reports
This World Refugee Day, one choir’s efforts should be music to all our ears Partner content
Education
By The National Lottery
This World Refugee Day, one choir’s efforts should be music to all our ears
Members of the Citizens of the World Choir come from all over the globe, but thanks to National Lottery funding and support from across the political spectrum, they’re all singing from the same hymn sheet now.
Britain should be leading the global conversation on tech
Culture
By Lord Clement-Jones
Britain should be leading the global conversation on tech
We need to roll out world-class digital infrastructure nationwide and level up digital prosperity across the UK.
Shop talk: behind the scenes of Britain’s charity stores
Coronavirus
By Kate Proctor
Shop talk: behind the scenes of Britain’s charity stores
Military medals, designer clothes and rare Beatles records … charity shops have long been a treasure trove for the eagle-eyed bargain hunter. Kate Proctor speaks to the people running some of the UK’s stores, and discovers the weird and wonderful donations they’ve received
After A Chaotic First Week, Does GB News Have A Future?
Culture
After A Chaotic First Week, Does GB News Have A Future?
After months of fanfare about its launch, GB News managed to pin down the much sought-after Chancellor Rishi Sunak for an interview with Andrew Neil.
The Big Screen is Back! Supporting the film industry through tough times Partner content
Coronavirus
By The National Lottery
The Big Screen is Back! Supporting the film industry through tough times
After all the time we have spent in front of our televisions, we’re finally able to get back to experiencing films how they should be: on the big screen.
Mission: Possible? Protecting the film industry in the wake of the pandemic
Communities
By Dean Russell MP
Mission: Possible? Protecting the film industry in the wake of the pandemic
Almost like a scene from a movie, I was sat in my Parliamentary office last year when I got a message from a producer of the Mission Impossible movies: ‘We have a problem – can you help?’.
Government must implement pornography safeguards
Culture
By Lord Morrow
Government must implement pornography safeguards
Failure to implement Part 3 of the Digital Economy Act will cause more harm to our most vulnerable citizens, children, and compound degrading attitudes towards women and girls.
All in action plan to tackle inclusion of black, disabled and working-class talent Partner content
Communities
By Advertising Association
All in action plan to tackle inclusion of black, disabled and working-class talent
All In Census of 16,000+ informs drive for more inclusive UK advertising workforce
Theatres Say The Government Must Act To Save Them After The Latest Delay In Unlocking
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
Theatres Say The Government Must Act To Save Them After The Latest Delay In Unlocking
Theatres have said they urgently need financial support after it was announced that social distancing requirements will stay in place for at least another four weeks, but that no extra support for culture will be provided in the period.
Political Pain: Should Charities Be Allowed to Campaign?
Communities
By Georgina Bailey, Eleanor Langford and Kate Proctor
Political Pain: Should Charities Be Allowed to Campaign?
With increasing debate over whether charities should take political positions, is it possible to separate charitable works from campaigning?
Elton John Warns Lord Frost That Post-Brexit Touring Rules Will Ruin A Generation Of Musicians
Culture
Elton John Warns Lord Frost That Post-Brexit Touring Rules Will Ruin A Generation Of Musicians
Elton John has accused Lord Frost and other ministers of being unwilling to fix the “gaping hole” in the current Brexit deal which means that artists must get visas and permits to go on tour in Europe.
Uncertainty and fear are having a devastating impact on choral singing
Coronavirus
By James O’Donnell, Organist and Master of the Choristers, Westminster Abbey
Uncertainty and fear are having a devastating impact on choral singing
Tuesday 17 March 2020. I knew this would be the last service the Abbey Choir would sing for some while.
Field of Dreams: When Politicians and Festivals Meet
Culture
By Robert Hutton
Field of Dreams: When Politicians and Festivals Meet
Pop festivals and politicians – not an obvious match. But from triumphant appearances on the Pyramid Stage, to hangovers and hasty exits, many MPs have in-the-field experience.
EventsAll
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership
2024
De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership Awards
2024
The De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership Awards
A civil servant’s guide to getting AI projects off the ground
2024
Online
A civil servant’s guide to getting AI projects off the ground
PT Cyber Security Conference
2024
The Minster Building, Central London
PT Cyber Security Conference