Culture Secretary suggests 10-year time limit on BBC charter will be removed Lisa Nandy said the current charter would be ‘the last of its kind’. Evening Standard · Mar 17
Lisa Nandy hints at major BBC change in bid to ‘future-proof’ organisation through ‘stormy times’ The Culture Secretary said the current charter would be ‘the last of its kind’ The Independent UK · Mar 17
Government to unveil £12m fund for local news in bid to tackle ‘news deserts’ Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy unveiled the local media strategy on Tuesday. Evening Standard · Mar 17
Italy buys Caravaggio painting for 30 million euros, one of its largest payouts for a single work Italy's Culture Ministry says the government has bought a rare portrait by baroque painter Caravaggio for 30 million euros, one of the largest investments ever for a single artwork The Independent UK · Mar 10
Berlinale crisis: Festival director Tricia Tuttle faces crunch talks over Gaza debate Germany's Minister of State for Culture Wolfram Weimer has allegedly called for Tricia Tuttle to be replaced as director of the Berlin International Film Festival as fallout continues over the pro-Palestinian stance of many of its participants. Euronews · Feb 26
Culture Secretary welcomes investigation into BBC Bafta broadcast Lisa Nandy said she shared the ‘serious concerns raised by so many people’ after a racial slur was aired in the programme. The Independent UK · Feb 25
Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+ to be regulated by Ofcom in UK The biggest streaming services will be brought under ‘enhanced regulation’ by the watchdog. Evening Standard · Feb 24
Unlicensed gambling companies set to be blocked from sponsoring Premier League clubs A number of Premier League clubs currently have the logos of unlicensed gambling companies on their kit The Independent UK · Feb 23
Greece signs a preliminary deal with a Belgian collector to buy WWII photos of Nazi executions A Belgian collector who put up a series of World War II photographs showing the final moments of 200 Greeks executed by a Nazi firing squad for online auction has signed a preliminary agreement with the Greek Culture Ministry The Independent UK · Feb 20
Former French culture minister's offices raided in Epstein files fallout French investigators raided the offices of former Culture Minister Jack Lang, 86, on Monday, as prosecutors step up efforts to examine potential links between French nationals and the crimes of US financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Radio France Internationale · Feb 16
‘Inhaled with my groin’: The Australian’s Wuthering Heights review makes a splash Reviewer Nikki Gemmell gives an enthusiastic five stars, meanwhile job cuts at the Oz are starting to show. Plus: Asio’s email fail The Guardian - AU · Feb 13
Culture Secretary intervenes in Daily Mail owner’s £500m Telegraph takeover Lisa Nandy has launched an investigation into the deal amid concerns it could impact competition in the media sector. Evening Standard · Feb 12
Daily Mail’s £500m Telegraph takeover faces government investigation Linda Nandy expressed ‘concerns’ over the deal’s potential impact in UK media The Independent UK · Feb 12
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy condemns Labour briefings ‘dripping with misogyny’ It comes after the Prime Minister held talks with female Labour parliamentarians earlier on Wednesday. Evening Standard · Feb 11
Evening Standard · Feb 11 ‘Clearly not’: Lucy Powell asked if she would have ennobled Lord Doyle The peer, who has had the Labour whip removed, earlier apologised and said he believed Morton’s initial assertions of innocence.
Euronews · Feb 9 Former French culture minister quits Arab World Institute over Epstein ties France has become another European country to be shaken by the Epstein affair as ex-minister Jack Lang resigns and is set to face a tax fraud probe over alleged financial ties to the late disgraced financier.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 5 ‘One of the most stunning sights in the country’: your picks for UK town of culture From pirates and skateboarders in Hastings to legends and locks in Devizes, from dolphins in Scarborough to the ‘artists’ town’ of Kirkcudbright, readers put forward their favourite places
Evening Standard · Jan 21 Lisa Nandy says £1.5bn arts investment will help boost national confidence The cash boost aims to help increase opportunities for people to engage and experience their local art, history and heritage.
Evening Standard · Jan 20 Culture Secretary ‘minded’ to look into Daily Mail owner’s £500m Telegraph deal In November, Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT) agreed to purchase the Telegraph from RedBird IMI.
Evening Standard · Jan 18 Security services will not be ‘exempt’ from Hillsborough Law, says Nandy Amendments proposed by the Government brought spies within the scope of the legislation, subject to the approval of the head of their service.
Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025 Free TV licences for benefits claimants considered under Government plans Officials are considering making concessions for individuals receiving state support, according to a review of the BBC’s Royal Charter
The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2025 Jared Kushner ditches Serbia hotel project hours after four government officials charged in bribery probe Affinity Partners withdraws from controversial Belgrade luxury development after Culture Minister Nikola Selakovic and three others accused of corruption
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025 Minister demands explanation from Starmer after being sacked from cabinet Culture minister Ian Murray is still furious about receiving no explanation over why he was sacked as Scottish secretary
Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025 Trump tirade against Sadiq Khan slammed by Starmer who says he's hugely proud of Mayor of London The US president lashed out at Sir Sadiq saying he is a ‘horrible, vicious, disgusting mayor’
The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025 PM warns of ‘lost decade of kids’ as 10-year youth plan launched The Prime Minister warned of a ‘lost decade of young kids left as collateral damage’.