60 h. ago Abolishing culture, media and sport department would be ‘madness’ – minister

Culture minister Sir Chris Bryant told MPs: “Honestly, the department is not going to be abolished.”

Politics

65 h. ago Katharine Birbalsingh: 'Our education secretary? A patronising, cultural marxist'

Britain’s strictest headteacher says it straight. At her Wembley school Dylan Jones meets a powerhouse waging a one-woman war against the Government’s education reforms

Politics

6 d. ago Dining across the divide: ‘He asked what I think of Trump. He’s a dangerous idiot’

A Reform-leaning Tory voter and a Labour party member clash over US politics and the BBC licence fee. Could they agree on the climate crisis?Lian, 57, DarlingtonOccupation Former professor of chemistry, now head of growth for a green startup Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Thousands could be eligible to 'cancel TV licence fee' after BBC rule change

A little known rule around the TV licence fee has been revealed that could save households a significant amount of money each year - but millions could be missing out

Politics

2 w. ago BBC licence fee 'could be scrapped' due to Trump's Hollywood protectionist tariffs

The US President is proposing a 100% tariff on foreign-made films and television programmes, potentially dealing a hammer blow to BBC Studios - the commercial arm of the national broadcaster

Politics

2 w. ago Keir's own goal? Labour's pick for new football regulator chief risks fresh 'cronyism' row as he reveals he donated to both Starmer's and Lisa Nandy's leadership campaigns

David Kogan, who is the Government's preferred candidate to chair the watchdog, admitted previously giving cash to both the Prime Minister and Culture Secretary.

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4 w. ago BBC licence fee is unenforceable and unfairly targets vulnerable women, says culture secretary Lisa Nandy of the £174.50 annual charge

Lisa Nandy acknowledged that there are 'problems' with the fee and that 'fewer and fewer people are paying it'.

Society

4 w. ago BBC licence fee is unenforceable and unfair to women, says Culture Secretary

Lisa Nandy has previously she could be open to replacing the flat licence fee with a sliding scale.

Society

last month David Kogan set to be appointed chair of new Independent Football Regulator

Media industry veteran close to agreeing new roleKogan has negotiated TV rights deals across the sportLisa Nandy, the culture, media and sport secretary, is poised to ratify the appointment of the chair for the new Independent Football Regulator.Sources have indicated that the media industry veteran David Kogan is in pole position to be named head of the IFR. It is understood that while some details have to be cleared up, an agreement for him to take the role is close. Continue reading...

Politics

last month BBC TV Licence fee may be axed for millions as demand for major rule change intensifies

The BBC is being urged to scrap the TV Licence fee for those aged 66 and above, with more than 50,000 people having already lent their support to an online petition

Politics

last month TV Licence holders urged to make one phone call to get bill slashed to £0

Thousands of struggling Brits grappling with the wrath of 'Awful April' have been urged to make one simple phone call that could wipe their £174.50 BBC TV Licence fee down to zero

Economics