Dorries vows to press ahead with Channel 4 privatisation while hitting out at ‘outdated’ BBC funding model One Tory MP says ministers could ‘do best’ by leaving C4 ‘alone’ The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022
Liverpool star Rebecca Ferguson to be honoured with 'inspiration award' at Sound City Rebecca Ferguson said: "I dedicate to all the women whose voices have been silenced by NDAs" Liverpool Echo · Apr 21, 2022
Chelsea sale: UK government releases statement amid reports on bidders to take over club The next Chelsea owner is set to be decided in the coming days with Stephen Pagaliuca, Todd Boehly, the Rickets family and Martin Broughton's group still in contention Football London · Apr 11, 2022
Rock band White Lies forced to cancel Paris show ‘due to Brexit-related delays’ London-formed trio are the latest act to be hurt by Brexit red tape The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2022
Channel 4 privatisation: ITV, Sky, Netflix and Amazon could buy '£1billion' channel Foreign ownership has not been ruled out Nottingham Post · Apr 6, 2022
Why does the UK Government plan to privatise Channel 4 and what has happened so far? The broadcaster could be put up for bid from the spring of 2023, with foreign ownership possible Evening Standard · Apr 5, 2022
Why does the Government want to sell Channel 4 and privatise the broadcaster? Channel 4 is owned by the Government but is not taxpayer funded, makes its money through advertising and is tasked with taking creative risks Chronicle Live · Apr 5, 2022
Channel 4: What happens next as Government sells station for £1bn Creators of shows like The Thick Of It and It's A Sin have lashed out at the move Wales Online · Apr 5, 2022
Government to press ahead with Channel 4 privatisation, says broadcaster A spokesperson for Channel 4 said it was “disappointed” with the decision Manchester Evening News · Apr 4, 2022
Channel 4 to be privatised by the Tory government after 40 years in public ownership Ministers are expected to pursue a sale of the channel to private owners, a governmentsource confirmed. Daily Record · Apr 4, 2022
Government to go ahead with plans to privatise Channel 4, broadcaster confirms A spokesperson said the channel was "disappointed" Wales Online · Apr 4, 2022
Channel 4 to be privatised as the Government to push ahead with plans The Government has said it will proceed with plans to privatise Channel 4, the broadcaster said in a statement. Evening Standard · Apr 4, 2022
English football to have independent regulator with ‘suitability test’ for owners, says Nadine Dorries Dorries’ comments follow the recommendations made in the fan-led review chaired by Conservative MP Tracey Crouch The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2022
Nadine Dorries hands top charity role to candidate rejected by MPs Orlando Fraser to chair Charity Commission despite select committee calling him ‘slapdash and unimaginative choice’ The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2022 MPs reject government’s ‘unimaginative’ choice for Charity Commission chair Committee says it has reservations over selection process and lack of diversity in shortlist
The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022 MPs criticise charities boss recruitment process and reject Government pick The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee said ministers had not learned from the ‘fiasco’ in December.
The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022 New Ofcom chair Lord Michael Grade to appear before DCMS select committee The peer may be asked questions on the selection process for his role, online safety and sanctions on Russian media.
Wales Online · Mar 30, 2022 A festival once dubbed a celebration of Brexit starts with a new name in Wales The festival makes no mention of leaving the EU
The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022 Chelsea Supporters’ Trust urges government to alter special licence The Stamford Bridge club have been able to continue to operate but under strict conditions
The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2022 Yorkshire EGM ‘first step’ in cricket’s fight against racism, DCMS committee says The crucial EGM is scheduled to take place on 31 March
The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2022 BBC given emergency funding to counter Russian disinformation on Ukraine war The £4.1 million will support the BBC’s news coverage to the people in Ukraine and Russia.
Birmingham Post · Mar 23, 2022 Welsh football boss Noel Mooney on investment into the grassroots game driving revenues and World Cup qualification The FAW wants to achieve revenues of £26m by 2026 but is not hanging its hat on getting there through World Cup and Euro qualifications
Evening Standard · Mar 16, 2022 DCMS committee report calls Unboxed festival ‘irresponsible’ The communication of the festival’s aims was also criticised
Birmingham Post · Mar 3, 2022 Government to download digital cash on Humber as skills partnership launches Best practice recognised in Whitehall as Tech Minister Chris Philp visits
Manchester Evening News · Feb 15, 2022 Government department to open new 'hub' in Manchester city centre creating up to 400 jobs The news - part of Levelling Up plans - has been welcomed by city-region leaders