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'Independent film is almost dead': MPs call for urgent action to save British film and TV

MPs warn that the UK’s film and TV industry is in crisis, with independent production collapsing under the weight of streaming giants - and call for urgent government action to protect British stories, jobs, and talent.

Euronews

Netflix claims levies ‘penalise audiences’ in response to culture committee

It has been recommended streamers commit to paying 5% of their UK subscriber revenue into a cultural fund.

Evening Standard

Swimmers bathing among cigarette stubs, warns MP in call for plastic butts ban

A plastic cigarette filters ban ‘will make a great deal of difference’ for swimmers in The Solent, Dame Caroline Dinenage said.

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Intern of the Jedi: film sector turns to franchise favourites in effort to woo talent

Careers fair at Pinewood is among initiatives to lure young to an industry hit by cost inflation, writers’ strikes and an advertising recession

The Guardian - UK

BBC chair tries to bore MPs into submission over Gaza documentary

Samir Shah offered a long thought about Northern Ireland while Tim Davie repeated terms so broad as to be meaningless

The Guardian - UK

U.K. lawmakers back artists’ protest against government plans to allow AI copyright exemption

“The government should not introduce an ‘opt-out’ approach to the use of creative works for AI training,” said one committee chair.

Fortune

Arts sector’s use of unpaid interns for some roles could be illegal, experts say

Concerns also raised that practice prevents young working-class people from finding paid work in creative industries

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AI tech giants should not be subsidised by British creatives, Starmer signals

The Prime Minister was grilled about proposals to regulate artificial intelligence’s (AI) impact on copyright as he faced questions from senior MPs.

The Independent UK

Ministers back voluntary levy on arena gig tickets to support grassroots venues

Ministers expect the music industry to take forward proposals for the fee to be implemented for shows.

The Independent UK

Tories shocked at Cleverly exit while Labour MP says Badenoch-Jenrick contest is a ‘gift’ – as it happened

Audible gasps as apparent frontrunner is eliminated while political rivals are gleeful

The Guardian - UK

Culture chief says the BBC should be allowed higher level of live Olympics coverage

The BBC must be guaranteed a greater level of live Olympics coverage in order to “capture the imagination of future Olympians”.

The National (Scotland)

UK government to introduce legislation to create independent football regulator

The football governance bill, announced by King Charles in parliament, effectively guarantees the arrival of a regulator

The Guardian - UK

Rumble releases explosive letter defending Russell Brand against ‘cancel culture mob’ after Youtube income loss

‘We don’t agree with the behaviour of many Rumble creators, but we refuse to penalise them for actions that have nothing to do with our platform’

The Independent UK

Video platform Rumble rejects MPs’ call to demonetise Russell Brand

Platform says it is ‘inappropriate and dangerous’ for parliament to ‘attempt to control’ who makes money from content

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The Independent UK

Rumble defends Russell Brand’s advertising income, criticises MPs’ ‘disturbing’ letter

‘We don’t agree with the behaviour of many Rumble creators, but we refuse to penalise them for actions that have nothing to do with our platform’

The Independent UK

Russell Brand tour dates postponed as Met receives report of alleged sex assault

Brand has strongly denied the allegations, which also include claims of controlling, abusive and predatory behaviour.

The Independent UK

‘Wider questions’ for TV industry after Russell Brand rape allegation, says Tory minister

Top committee of MPs ‘looking closely’ at BBC and Channel 4 response – as broadcasters under scrutiny about what they knew of star’s behaviour

The Guardian - UK

This Morning staff tell MPs they faced bullying, discrimination and harassment

Claims published by committee looking into circumstances surrounding Phillip Schofield’s departure from ITV show

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The Independent UK

Make tackling tech-enabled abuse a priority, MPs tell Government

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee said there is no ‘silver bullet’ for dealing with tech abuse but that more needs to be done.

The Guardian - UK

Sun stands by Huw Edwards story and is investigating Dan Wootton, MPs hear

Tabloid editor, Victoria Newton, tells committee that decision to publish followed lengthy discussions

The Independent UK

MPs raise questions over The Sun and BBC’s reporting of Huw Edwards allegations

Dame Caroline Dinenage said MPs did not want to ‘challenge individual stories’ but it is important for the public to have confidence in the editorial standards of a newspaper

The Guardian - UK

DCMS sets sights on championing UK film industry as Hollywood struggles

A parliamentary inquiry plans to address issues hampering the British film and TV sector, such as skills shortages, while ‘attracting blockbusters to our shores’

The Independent UK

MPs to look at challenges faced by British film industry

The review includes a look at how the sector can adapt to the rise of artificial intelligence.

The Guardian - UK

Tory MP in charge of scrutinising British media hosted drinks event for GB News

Caroline Dinenage, who is scrutinising proposed changes to media legislation, sponsored event this month

Wales Online

X Factor star Rebecca Ferguson claims she's been 'living in hell for years' after 'terrifying' treatment on show

Rebecca Ferguson from Liverpool appeared on the television music competition franchise during its seventh series in 2010

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