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Premier League's Man City Investigation 'Taking Too Long', Says Committee Chair
Premier League's Man City Investigation "Taking Too Long", Says Committee Chair
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.
Labour Has Met Ofcom Over Handling Of MPs Hosting Their Own Shows
Culture
Labour Has Met Ofcom Over Handling Of MPs Hosting Their Own Shows
Sadiq Khan's Suit Is Ruining Your Boyfriend's Summer
Culture
Sadiq Khan's Suit Is Ruining Your Boyfriend's Summer
Government Seeks To Reassure Over Football Regulator's Potential 'Mission Creep'
Culture
Government Seeks To Reassure Over Football Regulator's Potential "Mission Creep"
New Football Law “Could Risk World Cup and Champions League Participation”
Culture
New Football Law “Could Risk World Cup and Champions League Participation”
MPs Eye Giving Football Regulator More Power To Distribute Premier League Funds
Culture
MPs Eye Giving Football Regulator More Power To Distribute Premier League Funds
Government Introduces 'Historic' Football Regulator Legislation
Culture
Government Introduces "Historic" Football Regulator Legislation
The House Live
BCG Britannia Stakes charity race at Royal Ascot is a win-win for good causes Partner content
Culture
By Betting And Gaming Council
BCG Britannia Stakes charity race at Royal Ascot is a win-win for good causes
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?
'Papering over the cracks': How do locals really feel about tourism in Britain’s seaside towns?
Communities
By Sienna Rodgers
'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
New Cabinet Office Minister Says There Is "Massive Waste" In How Local Councils Are Funded
Communities
Veteran Tory Wants Conservative Leadership Contests To Be More 'Transparent' To Stop 'Fibbing And Skulduggery'
Veteran Tory Wants Conservative Leadership Contests To Be More "Transparent" To Stop "Fibbing And Skulduggery"
Political parties
The Professor Will See You Now
The Professor Will See You Now
By Professor Philip Cowley
Parliament
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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
Gaming industry: Britain's got game – but can the UK hold on to the controller?
Culture
By Sienna Rodgers
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?
Derek Guy: What Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer are getting wrong about menswear
Culture
By Derek Guy
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
Culture news
Partner content
Culture
By Swim England
Sports Minister Tracey Crouch joins swims stars Rebecca Adlington and Mark Foster for milestone school swimming anniversary
Sports Minister, Tracey Crouch, today (Tuesday 10th November 2015) joined a host of Olympic athletes, including Double Olympic gold medal winner Rebecca Adlington OBE, former World Champion Mark Foster and 2004 bronze Olympic medallist Steve Parry, to celebrate 125 years of school swimming lessons.
‘A world-class economy requires world-class broadband’
Culture
By John Whittingdale MP
‘A world-class economy requires world-class broadband’
DCMS Secretary John Whittingdale announces changes to broadband stipulating that Ofcom must publish information on connection speeds for postcode areas, helping residents and businesses alike
Australians losing $12 billion a year on high stakes gambling machines Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
Australians losing $12 billion a year on high stakes gambling machines
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling writes in response to an Australian documentary about high stakes gambling machines with up to 200,000 across that country and $12 billion losses every year.
Partner content
Culture
By Heathrow
Heathrow funding major artwork at Paddington Crossrail station
Heathrow is co-funding an impressive new work of art with the City of London Corporation in the new Paddington Crossrail station.
Bookies ban responsible punters who might win whilst FOBT users are allowed to lose everything Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
Bookies ban responsible punters who might win whilst FOBT users are allowed to lose everything
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling highlights bookmakers which reject some over the counter bets, but have no such restrictions on FOBT gambling.
We need a Minister for 'the Outdoors' to recognise the economic value of outdoor recreation
Environment
By David Rutley MP
We need a Minister for 'the Outdoors' to recognise the economic value of outdoor recreation
Conservative MP David Rutley writes ahead of his Westminster Hall debate today and call on DCMS to include the benefits of outdoor recreation in the upcoming Sports Strategy.
FOIs denied in the FOBT research scandal cover-up Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
FOIs denied in the FOBT research scandal cover-up
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling looks into Government and stakeholder research into fixed odds betting terminals stake policy.
Making Waves: New rules launched to make baby swimming safer Partner content
Culture
By Swim England
Making Waves: New rules launched to make baby swimming safer
The Amateur Swimming Association’s Jon Glenn explains how a new Code of Practice for baby and toddler swimming lessons and underwater photography will improve safety and empower parents.
Partner content
Culture
By Swim England
Mike Farrar appointed Chairman of the ASA Group Board
Mike Farrar CBE has been appointed as the Chairman of the ASA Group Board.
Public Policy Exchange on FOBTs Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
Public Policy Exchange on FOBTs
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling reports on a recent discussion event on the subject of gambling protections, which their own Matt Zarb-Cousin attended.
Partner content
Culture
By Swim England
New guidelines to keep babies safe in swimming pools launched
National guidelines to ensure baby and toddler safety during swimming lessons were launched at a Parliamentary reception today [13 October 2015].
A new FOBT Code? - It must be party conference time! Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
A new FOBT Code? - It must be party conference time!
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling believes that not enough is being done to protect vulnerable people from problem gambling.
‘Groundbreaking’ new scheme examines impact of swimming on dementia Partner content
Health
By Swim England
‘Groundbreaking’ new scheme examines impact of swimming on dementia
The Amateur Swimming Association’s Head of Health and Wellbeing, Lara Lill, describes the benefits of the organisation’s pioneering dementia friendly swimming project.
Partner content
Culture
By Swim England
Mike Thompson appointed ASA Chief Marketing Officer
The ASA (Amateur Swimming Association) has appointed Mike Thompson to lead the organisations Marketing, Communications and Sponsorship teams.
Bookies FOBT pilot not fit for take off Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
Bookies FOBT pilot not fit for take off
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling questions why the betting industry is still relying on paper-based self-exclusion methods.
World Responsibility Briefing - What the FOBT was that? Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
World Responsibility Briefing - What the FOBT was that?
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling writes that self-regulation in gambling is not working and argues that: ‘FOBTs have a negative impact on government finances’.
There’s nothing like a FOBT Dame! Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
There’s nothing like a FOBT Dame!
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling says Labour's London Mayoral hopeful Dame Tessa Jowell has questions to answer over the introduction of fixed odds betting terminals during her time in Government.
The bookies FOBT Code gets an F for failure Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
The bookies FOBT Code gets an F for failure
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling criticises the Code for Responsible Gambling and says official figures show it is not reducing FOBT addiction.
Partner content
Culture
By Swim England
Swim Safe – took part, had fun, stayed safe
As we pack the wetsuits, flags and banners away for another year, we look back at the success of Swim Safe 2015.
FOBT profits increasing means harm minimisation measures are failing Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
FOBT profits increasing means harm minimisation measures are failing
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling argues that official figures released recently indicate measures to reduce irresponsible gambling on FOBTs are not working.
Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
Bookmaker measures fail to protect FOBT problem gamblers
A new report by NatCen has revealed that measures rolled out by bookmakers to help protect players on the machines now dubbed the crack cocaine of gambling have failed to have any positive statistical impact.
Tessa Jowell comes under FOBT fire at Labour Mayoral hustings Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
Tessa Jowell comes under FOBT fire at Labour Mayoral hustings
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling assesses differences between the Labour candidates for Mayor of London, their views on fixed odds betting terminals and the proliferation of high street betting shops.
Partner content
Culture
By Saga
Saga comments on airport rip-off retailers
Commenting on the debate around airport retailers keeping VAT refunds Saga Holidays Paul Green commented:
Britain at the Bookies - BBC - Bad Betty Coral! Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
Britain at the Bookies - BBC - Bad Betty Coral!
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling comments on the recent BBC series 'Britain at the Bookies' and how it portrayed betting shop staff & FOBT users.  
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