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BBC needs to be ‘open to all options’ for funding, says director-general Brittin

The broadcaster’s chief was facing the House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee.

Evening Standard

The UK TV licence fee could cost you less thanks to new Netflix initiative, as the government considers changes to save you money

The UK government is looking at new ways to fund the BBC and other public service broadcasters, and streaming giants could be the answer

Ed Sheeran sparks £12.5m Music in Libraries rollout in UK as his foundation takes leading role

Ed Sheeran has inspired a major new UK Government scheme that will bring free music spaces to libraries across England, with his foundation helping design the programme after pushing for wider access to music education.

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Ed Sheeran inspires £12.5 million ‘Music in Libraries’ government initiative

The Music in Libraries initiative will be co-designed by the Ed Sheeran Foundation (ESF) and aims to boost the role of libraries in music enrichment.

Evening Standard

£12.5 million to transform libraries into music lending spaces with free studios

The investment is part of the Department for Culture Media and Sport’s Turn It Up: Our Plan for Music.

Evening Standard

Burnham’s Labour will ‘wear our hearts on our sleeve more’, says ally in swipe at Keir Starmer

Culture secretary Lisa Nandy hints PM-in-waiting could borrow billions for defence

The Independent UK

Burnham’s Labour will ‘wear our hearts on our sleeve’ says ally Nandy

Andy Burnham is almost certain to become the UK’s next prime minister after securing the backing of the overwhelming majority of Labour MPs.

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Full list of Labour MPs to nominate Andy Burnham – including 18 members of Starmer’s cabinet

Ed Miliband, Chief Whip Jonathan Reynolds and Chief Secretary Darren Jones are among those who have put their names behind Mr Burnham

The Independent UK

Basildon, Birkenhead and Grimsby among places shortlisted to be named UK’s first Town of Culture

There are 15 shortlisted towns, selected from nearly 400 applicants, who will receive £60,000 to develop full bids to win the award in 2028

The Independent UK

Burnham’s secret plot to get to No 10

Chief ally Louise Haigh says the PM-in-waiting has been plotting for more than 12 months – as she calls out sexism against women at the top

The Independent UK

Louise Haigh accuses ‘cabal of men’ around Keir Starmer of mistreating women in cabinet

Former transport secretary said she was one of several victims of ‘sexist and unpleasant’ press briefs

The Guardian - UK

Starmer’s government accused of ‘sexist briefings’ by top Burnham ally

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The Independent UK

Burnham’s chief lieutenant claims Starmer’s government was sexist

Louise Haigh claims that Starmer’s government ‘deliberately mistreated women’ – and says the PM-in-waiting has been planning for No 10 for at least a year

The Independent UK

Anti-genocide exhibition opens in Scottish gallery after London expulsion

An anti-genocide exhibition has opened in Scotland after its showing in London was cancelled following complaints from a lobby group

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'Not Healthy for Our Democracy': UK Culture Department Becomes Second Government Office to Quit X

The UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport leaves Elon Musk's X, citing concerns over misinformation and abuse, following the Attorney General's Office's similar move.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government issues statement as UK ministers quit X over 'abuse'

THE SNP Government will remain on Elon Musk’s X platform, it has been confirmed after two UK Government departments quit the controversial website…

The Guardian - UK

Lisa Nandy quits X over fears Musk-owned site pushes ‘abuse and misinformation’

Culture secretary says her department will stop using platform, citing concerns over far-right content fuelling violence and division

The Independent UK

The culture secretary and her department have left Elon Musk’s X – here’s why

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The Independent UK

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy and department quit Elon Musk’s X over ‘abuse and misinformation’

The MP said the social media site ‘isn’t healthy for our democracy or our communities’

International Business Times UK

Paramount Faces a $7M-a-Day Hit as UK Threatens to Stall Warner Bros Deal

Paramount WBD deal delay now costs $7M a day as UK ministers threaten to stall it. See which channels and streaming services UK viewers could lose.

The Guardian - UK

UK national lottery funding too concentrated in south, Nandy says

Culture secretary launches first review of how money is spent in more than two decades

International Business Times UK

UK Government Warns Paramount-Warner Deal Could Merge HBO Max, CNN and Channel 5 Under One Media Giant

The UK government is considering intervening in Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery due to concerns about media plurality and competition, with a decision expected after 6 July.

Evening Standard

Government ‘minded to intervene’ over £83bn Warner Bros Discovery takeover

In February, Paramount agreed to buy the studio after triumphing over Netflix in a lengthy bidding battle.

The Economic Times

UK may intervene in $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery deal

Britain is considering intervening in Paramount's proposed $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, potentially delaying the deal despite approvals from the US and China. The UK's culture minister has set a July 6 deadline for responses, citing potential impacts on news and on-demand services. This move could trigger reviews…

The Guardian - UK

UK ‘minded’ to intervene in Paramount’s $110bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery

Lisa Nandy to ask regulators to assess mega-merger involving Channel 5, CNN and TNT Sports on grounds of media plurality and competition

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