8 hours ago Major BBC licence fee update as ‘radical’ alternatives considered to £169.50 fee

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy labelled the current system as 'deeply regressive' and said she was thinking 'quite radically and creatively' about alternatives

Economics

9 hours ago BBC ‘should reflect on playing music of rapper who reportedly glorified murder’

The Culture Secretary also said she would be having a discussion with the BBC after music by the masked drill artist Ten was showcased.

Events

10 hours ago Cabinet minister rejects claims that Musk pushed Government into grooming action

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said that she does not believe ‘that this Government is being driven by what happens on social media’.

Politics

36 hours ago Twerking flight attendant is fired from Alaska Airlines over viral video filmed while waiting two hours for a pilot

A California flight attendant was terminated from her job after she posted a now-viral clip of her twerking while waiting for a pilot on an empty flight.

Events

10 hours ago General taxation not considered to replace BBC licence fee – Culture Secretary

The broadcaster has been cash strapped in recent years following the licence fee being frozen for two years at £159.

Politics

19 hours ago Lammy and Nandy launch ‘soft power council’ to boost UK on global stage

The Foreign Secretary and Culture Secretary will jointly chair the group.

Politics

31 hours ago Tories are amplifying conspiracy theories of foreign billionaires, says Nandy

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said while the Tories ‘amplify the noise and conspiracy theories we are cracking on with delivering for people’.

Politics

32 hours ago Ipswich music ecosystem a ‘model’ for towns after Sheeran success – minister

Culture ministers also faced questions about the future of small music venues.

Politics