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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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Labour MP Calls For Electoral Reform After 'Most Disproportionate' General Election Result Ever
Labour MP Calls For Electoral Reform After "Most Disproportionate" General Election Result Ever
Political parties
Labour MPs Push For 'Healthier' Parliament By Tightening Alcohol Sales And Creating More Natural Light
Labour MPs Push For "Healthier" Parliament By Tightening Alcohol Sales And Creating More Natural Light
Parliament
The government must tackle distrust in politics – starting with our voting system
The government must tackle distrust in politics – starting with our voting system
By Alex Sobel MP
Political parties
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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
Give communities more power over betting shops and FOBTs
Communities
By David Lammy MP
Give communities more power over betting shops and FOBTs
Labour London Mayoral contender and Tottenham candidate David Lammy writes about the proliferation of betting shops in his borough and across the UK
Gambling Behaviour Part One - it's the product stupid! Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
Gambling Behaviour Part One - it's the product stupid!
Derek Webb, the founder & funder of Stop the FOBTs and the Campaign for Fairer Gambling, explains gambler and product interaction.  
There is no harm in letting Scotland have its own gambling controls Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
There is no harm in letting Scotland have its own gambling controls
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling reflects on the next stage of the FOBT debate after the General Election, in light of supportive proposals from the SNP and Scottish Labour in their manifestos
International news from the FOBT suppliers Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
International news from the FOBT suppliers
The founder of the Campaign for Fairer Gambling looks into whether specific communities and demographics are being targeted by the companies behind fixed odds betting terminals
‘Tourism can drive economic recovery,’ says UKinbound Partner content
Culture
By UKinbound
‘Tourism can drive economic recovery,’ says UKinbound
UKinbound CEO Deirdre Wells trumpets the UK tourism industry, saying it can drive growth and employment but only with the necessary government support   
Partner content
Culture
By University of Exeter
Magic, Malta and a Muslim during the Inquisition in 1605
Making a living by practicing magic can have dramatic consequences, especially if you are a Muslim slave with mainly Christian clients at the time of the Inquisition in early 17th century Malta. The Moorish slave, Sellem Bin Al-Sheikh Mansur, an astrologer, was put on trial, tortured and imprisoned by the Roman Inquisition in 1605.
Support for action on FOBTs across the political spectrum in party manifestos Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
Support for action on FOBTs across the political spectrum in party manifestos
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling reacts to publication of the party manifestos this week and reviews their commitments on fixed odds betting terminals
Partner content
Culture
By University of Exeter
Queen of Crime’s hidden talents revealed
Solving mysteries is the work of Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple made famous by the creative hand of Agatha Christie; but few are aware of another of the authors attributes her astute business sense.
Partner content
Culture
By University of Exeter
Spanish Ambassador attends Hispanic conference in Exeter
The University of Exeter hosted a prestigious visit from the Spanish Ambassador, as part of the 60th anniversary events surrounding the formation of the Association of Hispanists of Great Britain and Ireland.
43% increase in betting shops located in town and city centres Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
43% increase in betting shops located in town and city centres
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling cites 93 local Councils who have already changed planning policies regarding betting shops. This issue and stake levels on fixed odds betting terminals reduction will have to be addressed by the next Government
New £50 stake limit measure helps machine players stay in control Partner content
Culture
By Association of British Bookmakers
New £50 stake limit measure helps machine players stay in control
This month, the Government’s new £50 stake measure comes into play for gaming machine customers.
Is the “responsible gambling” agenda deceiving the public? Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
Is the “responsible gambling” agenda deceiving the public?
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling argues that the responsible gambling agenda is not strong enough to protect vulnerable gamblers from harm
Valuing our visitors: how the Government can support UK tourism Partner content
Culture
By UKinbound
Valuing our visitors: how the Government can support UK tourism
Leading trade association UKinbound calls for greater backing for the UK's lucrative tourism sector. 
It's a safe bet: protecting betting shop customers from crime Partner content
Culture
By Association of British Bookmakers
It's a safe bet: protecting betting shop customers from crime
The Association of British Bookmakers outlines the measures it has taken to ensure the safety and security of betting shop customers and sets out its plans for further reductions in crime.  
Sharing the truth about FOBTs will be the “silver bullet” to problem gambling Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
Sharing the truth about FOBTs will be the “silver bullet” to problem gambling
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling argues that only after data on amounts of money gambled on fixed odds betting terminals is shared, will their impact be fully understood.
Making a splash: Chairman of the Amateur Swimming Association aims to get Britain swimming Partner content
Culture
By Swim England
Making a splash: Chairman of the Amateur Swimming Association aims to get Britain swimming
Not many sports can save your life, but swimming is one of them argues Chairman of the ASA Group Board, Edward Lord
Good odds - The progress of the Responsible Gambling agenda Partner content
Culture
By Association of British Bookmakers
Good odds - The progress of the Responsible Gambling agenda
The Association of British Bookmakers (ABB) describes how tougher codes of practice have promoted more responsible gambling in the UK.
Dissolution – but no resolution to the FOBT issue Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
Dissolution – but no resolution to the FOBT issue
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling marks the dissolution of Parliament and the start of the General Election campaign. It is hopeful that a £2 cap on fixed odds betting terminal will be achieved in the next Parliament.
We’re all local here – the policy issues that will win or lose this General Election Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
We’re all local here – the policy issues that will win or lose this General Election
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling sets out regional and local examples of fixed odds betting terminal abuse. It argues that these strengthen the case for further reform in the next parliament and discussion of the issue of FOBTs during the election campaign
Police tackling crime in partnership with betting shops Partner content
Culture
By Association of British Bookmakers
Police tackling crime in partnership with betting shops
The Association of British Bookmakers says that betting shops' partnership with local police forces has lead to a safer community.
Peers debate FOBTs in House of Lords 'Motion of Regret' Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
Peers debate FOBTs in House of Lords 'Motion of Regret'
'A peer describes the Government as “a bunch of tossers” in a debate on FOBT regulations' writes the Campaign for Fairer Gambling
Partner content
Culture
By Swim England
ASA reveals 1 in 5 adults unable to swim
Over 21 per cent of adults in England are unable to swim, according to statistics released today (23 March) by the ASA.
Gambling research should focus on the product as well as the player Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
Gambling research should focus on the product as well as the player
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling highlights a joint project by two local authorities working together to map areas of vulnerability and gambling related harm. The report is due out in July 2015
Partner content
Culture
By Swim England
ASA welcomes Sport England’s confidence in participation plans
ASA Chief Executive Adam Paker has welcomed Sport Englands continued investment in swimming and aquatics following confirmation that over 6 million investment is available to the ASA to grow participation over the next two years.
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