More councils looking at ‘warm banks’ for residents amid rising energy bills England’s biggest council Birmingham is now looking at sign-posting the hubs ‘where people can go to keep warm’. The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2022
Minister suffers connection failure during Nick Ferrari interview on broadband DCMS minister Matt Warman’s line failed shortly after he spoke about the ‘huge progress’ in rolling out the technology. The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2022
Johnson hails gigabit broadband expansion as he enters final week in office The outgoing Prime Minister will visit Dorset on Tuesday as he seeks to defend his record in No 10. The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2022
Today's rugby news as Australia star branded a 'disgrace' and told to apologise as Michael Cheika fires back at All Blacks boss It was a lively Saturday in the Rugby Championship as South Africa lost in Australia and Argentina made history in New Zealand Wales Online · Aug 28, 2022
Iconic Liverpool gallery to undergo major repairs A large scale refurbishment of gallery space inside the Walker is also underway Liverpool Echo · Aug 27, 2022
UK Government insists ‘Tory agent’ on BBC board is helping impartiality THE UK Government has come out in defence of the man described as an “active agent of the Conservative party” who sits on the BBC board. The National (Scotland) · Aug 25, 2022
Communities lose out on £1billion after Tories slash 5G mast rent costs for telecoms firms The payments benefitted hospitals, churches, community groups, landowners and sports clubs such as Billericay Rugby and Football Club which faces a +90% rent cut Daily Mirror · Aug 13, 2022
Truss and Sunak pledge Downing Street reception for Lionesses England’s Euro 2022 champions have not received an invite to No 10 from Boris Johnson following their historic victory Liverpool Echo · Aug 2, 2022
Nadine Dorries grants listed status to Cecil Rhodes plaque at Oxford college Culture secretary overrides Historic England’s judgment on controversial plaque for Victorian imperialist The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2022
Watery graveyard revealed as Britain's oldest surviving shipwreck found off coast The 750-year-old site called 'Mortar Wreck' was carrying gravestones and has been granted special protected status by the government thanks to its well-preserved structure Daily Mirror · Jul 28, 2022
Azeem Rafiq claims ECB is "not fit for purpose" over handling of cricket racism scandal Former Yorkshire spinner Azeem Rafiq has criticised the ECB over their handling of cricket's racism scandal, but the board say they are working hard to "deliver tangible progress" Daily Mirror · Jul 26, 2022
Dundee experts call for probe into links between computer games and problem gambling In particular they want to look at the impact of ‘loot boxes’ used in some popular online titles. Daily Record · Jul 21, 2022
Medieval shipwreck found in Dorset waters given protected status The Mortar wreck is one of three newly discovered sites to be granted special protection on the advice of Historic England The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2022
UK Government make decision on loot box gaming ban after evidence finds gambling link The UK Government's response to a 22-month consultation on loot boxes in video games calls for the games industry to self-regulate to avoid any legislative action. Daily Mirror · Jul 19, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2022 UK will not ban video games loot boxes despite problem gambling findings ‘Foxes are guarding hen house,’ says expert after ministers seek tougher industry-led protections instead
The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2022 Video games companies ‘must do more to prevent children buying loot boxes’ Nadine Dorries is calling for the change after the Government heard evidence on in-game purchases.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2022 Channel 4 review contradicts Nadine Dorries’ fake reality show claim Investigation finds no evidence paid actors appeared on 2010 programme featuring Tory MP who is now culture secretary
The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2022 Channel 4 chief: Tories tried to alter annual report to fit privatisation policy Investigation into Nadine Dorries’ claims reality show used paid actors has found no evidence of fakery, says Alex Mahon
Wales Online · Jul 9, 2022 The dark side of making 'influencer' a career choice The lifestyles we see advertised on social media are enticing
The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022 2012 Olympic Games did not boost grassroots sports ‘as hoped’ – NAO Ministers said the Games would leave a ‘lasting sporting legacy’.
The Hindu · Jul 4, 2022 Sale of fertilizers, seeds at Vizianagaram DCMS from July 6 Textbooks, notebooks also to be sold soon
Liverpool Echo · Jun 30, 2022 'We want truth, justice' - Liverpool fans demand inquiry after Gerald Darmanin Champions League final apology Two influential Liverpool supporter groups are demanding a full French parliamentary inquiry
The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2022 BT asks for more time as ban on Huawei equipment approaches UK telecoms operator struggling to meet January 2023 deadline to remove all Chinese firm’s equipment from core network
The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2022 Impact of Airbnb and holiday lets on tourist towns reviewed by government Airbnb data showed a 33 per cent increase in UK listings between 2017 and 2018
The Conversation · Jun 28, 2022 'Influencer' is now a popular career choice for young people – here's what you should know about the creator economy's dark side A 2019 poll found that children would rather be YouTubers than astronauts. It made headlines and led to plenty of grumbling about “kids these days”. But it’s not surprising that young people – up to 1.3 million in the UK – want to make their income by creating social media…