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BBC job cuts have had ‘strong effect’ on staff – Lisa Nandy

Up to 2,000 jobs are set to be cut across the corporation.

Evening Standard

BBC to slash up to 2,000 jobs in cost-cutting drive to make £500m savings

The biggest round of BBC job cuts in almost 15 years are being set in motion as former Google boss Matt Brittin prepares to take over as director-general

Evening Standard

New regulator powers could stifle advocacy, UK’s largest civil society bodies warn

Exclusive: Letter urges ministers to consult on Charity Commission measures meant to tackle extremism

The Guardian - UK

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Telegraph takeover by German buyer cleared by culture secretary

Lisa Nandy says there are no grounds to refer Axel Springer deal to Ofcom, ending almost three years of uncertainty for titles

The Guardian - UK

Government gives thumbs up to Telegraph’s £575m German takeover

Politico and Business Insider owner Axel Springer struck the deal to buy the Telegraph Media Group last month.

Evening Standard

Cultural venues in England to share £130m under Arts Everywhere scheme

Galleries, theatres, museums and libraries to benefit from largest cash injection into the arts for a decade

The Guardian - UK

MPs call for ‘booming’ influencer industry to be officially recognised

Cross-party group is urging the government to recognise ‘booming’ creator economy

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Tim Davie to co-chair Creative Industries Council after leaving BBC

He will begin his new role on August 1.

Evening Standard

Tim Davie lands top UK creative industries role after leaving BBC

He will begin his new role as co-chair of the Creative Industries Council on August 1

The Independent UK

Matt Brittin: BBC’s new director general appointed at an existential moment for the broadcaster

The BBC has appointed former Google executive Matt Brittin as its new director general. Brittin will replace outgoing director general Tim Davie. He resigned last year in the wake of revelations about the editing of a Panorama documentary about Donald Trump and board disagreements over how it should be handled.

The Conversation

The nine areas in the running to be UK City of Culture

The winner will secure a £10 million prize for a year of cultural activities

The Independent UK

Lisa Nandy heaps praise on BBC as she signals major change

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Lisa Nandy vows to give BBC permanent charter to prevent political interference

Minister says the change is needed to protect the corporation from repeated ‘culture war’ attacks

The Guardian - UK

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

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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’

Evening Standard

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.

The Guardian - UK

In a world of lies, we need the BBC more than ever. This week could be our last chance to save it

As the public consultation on the BBC nears its end, the right will be out in force to undermine it. But its supporters can do their bit – with this guidance, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

Evening Standard

‘Too many incidents’ at BBC, says minister after racial slur in Baftas broadcast

Lisa Nandy said she was “deeply concerned” by the incident.

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The Independent UK

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 Guardian - UK

BBC to conduct fast-track investigation into broadcasting of racial slur from Baftas

Corporation says broadcasting of N-word by Tourette syndrome campaigner was ‘serious mistake’ as anger at error rises

The Guardian - UK

Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video to come under stricter regulation in UK

Streaming giants will be subject to same Ofcom scrutiny as traditional broadcasters such as the BBC

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - UK

Telegraph suitor considers legal action against UK government over rival bid

Exclusive: Figures led by New York Sun owner may seek judicial review after restrictions lifted on DMGT offer

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine officials to boycott Winter Paralympics opening ceremony over Russian athletes

Six Russians and four Belarusians will feature next month at Milano Cortina with all athletes competing under their country’s flags

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