37 h. ago Fury over BBC decision to air show hours after the Manchester terror attack where expert blamed Israel and the British government for the atrocity

The broadcaster aired the news talk show called The World This Evening on its controversial Arabic service channel, which is part of the licence-payer-funded BBC World Service.

Politics

55 h. ago Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy looking at a 'mixed' model for funding the BBC as licence fee evasion spirals

During a fringe event at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool on Monday, Lisa Nandy said she was looking at a 'whole range of options' to replace the broadcaster's licence fee.

Culture

5 d. ago Watch Wes Streeting and Lisa Nandy sing Oasis at Mirror's Labour conference party

Health Secretary Wes Streeting and Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy took to the stage alongside former shadow cabinet member Jonathan Ashworth at the Mirror's famous conference party

Politics

7 d. ago Seven out of 10 women in creative industries experience bullying and harassment, survey finds

Exclusive: Only half of victims report incidents – and of those who do, 42% say response was insufficientBullying and harassment towards women is still rife within the creative industries, according to a survey that found seven out of 10 of its female workforce had experienced toxic behaviour.The culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, said the industry needed to take robust action following the “deeply concerning” findings. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Lisa Nandy says BBC is one of only broadcasters able to shine spotlight on Gaza

Speaking on the Media Confidential podcast, the Culture Secretary insisted on the importance of public service broadcasters upholding high standards.

Politics

1 week ago Ticketmaster forced to change pricing and sales tactics after Oasis row

Company must be clearer about what fans will pay and avoid ‘misleading’ labels about ticket quality, says CMABusiness live – latest updatesTicketmaster has been forced by the competition watchdog to change how it advertises concert tickets – including ending “misleading” information about the seats they are buying – after a fan backlash over its handling of the Oasis reunion tour.After a year-long investigation, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said Ticketmaster had agreed to make changes to its sales tactics, in a move welcomed by the culture secretary, Lisa Nandy. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago 'I love Andy!': Culture secretary Lisa Nandy backs Burnham to make Westminster comeback

She made the comments as she said she was supporting Burnham ally Lucy Powell in Labour's deputy leadership contest.

Events

2 w. ago Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says BBC is ‘best defence against toxic populism’

Ms Nandy praised the broadcaster despite it facing a number of criticisms over the past year – including from herself.

Events