Plans to slash the maximum stake on fixed odds betting machines will reportedly be delayed by two years after the Treasury cut a deal with industry bosses.

To declare Channel 4’s new HQ as a major move step towards a London-less future would be an exaggeration, writes Dods Monitoring's Culture and Media Consultant Andy Frain.

Arron Banks has accused MPs of a "witch hunt" as he announced he will no longer be appearing before a Commons committee investigating fake news.

The Government must do more to protect England fans travelling to the World Cup in Russia, MPs have warned.

Labour is handing out free tickets to a music and politics festival it is organising amid concerns about poor sales.

Matt Hancock has said the proposed takeover of Sky by Fox will be blocked unless the company sells off its news channel.

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling writes that "DCMS has made the right decision" on fixed odds betting terminal (FOBT) stake levels but urges the Chancellor and the Treasury not to delay an already lengthy process, and introduce the new stake levels promptly.

MPs' staff heading to the World Cup in Russia have been warned they could be targeted by Kremlin spies, PoliticsHome has learned.

Football leagues in the home nations should "show leadership" and crack down on single-use plastics at games, a top MP has said.

When Rachel Maclean signed up for a women’s football training session earlier this month she thought stinging attacks from her political opponents would be left in the Chamber. 

Dame Caroline Spelman MP, the Second Church Estates Commissioner, Bill Bryson CBE, writer and broadcaster,  Ros Kerslake, Chief Executive, Heritage Lottery Fund, and Bernard Donaghue, Director of the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions and The Mayor of London’s Ambassador for Cultural Tourism are headlining a one day conference about the future of church buildings being held in central London on Wednesday 27 June 2018.

Theresa May has come under fire after she said the proposed sell-off of Wembley Stadium to an American billionaire is "not a matter for the Government".

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling reflects on today's announcement on FOBT stake reduction; the culmination of a five year long campaign.

SNP MP Ronnie Cowan welcomes today's DCMS announcement and writes that 'the issue of gambling related harm was too great for any Government department to block a reduction on the unit stake on FOBTs to £2'.

MPs have killed off a bid to establish a fresh inquiry into press standards - less than 24 hours after the Lords demanded one be set up.

It has been dubbed 'Jezfest', a celebration of music and politics aiming to capitalise on the continuing popularity of Labour's leader.

Conservative MP Huw Merriman writes about the contribution of Arsène Wenger to the profile and performance of English football ahead of his Adjournment debate later today.

Peers have repeated their calls for the second part of the Leveson Inquiry to be established - in yet another defeat for the Government.

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling writes in advance of a Government decision expected shortly on stake levels for fixed odds betting terminals (FOBTs).

MPs have rejected a bid to set up the second stage of the Leveson Inquiry into press behaviour.

Ahead of his Westminster Hall debate on Wednesday 2nd May, Pete Wishart MP writes about ticket touting at music events for PoliticsHome. 

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling responds to press coverage stating that gamblers would go underground or lose more money on pub slot machines, if reductions to FOBT stake levels proceed.

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling writes about recent news stories covering the Treasury and the potential impact of changes to FOBT stake levels which are likely to be announced shortly.

Philip Hammond reportedly stepped in to block a maximum stake for highly addictive betting machines amid fears the Treasury would be unable to replace lost revenue.