https://www.politicshome.com/culture/rssenhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/universal-veterans-united-single-need-proven-solutions-reinventionThu, 03 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTSixty two years ago the singer Buffy St Marie wrote a song called The Universal Soldier. It still stands as a powerful reminder that in every country - regardless of age, faith, colour or creed - there are men and women who are willing to lay down th...Veterans Aidhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/universal-veterans-united-single-need-proven-solutions-reinvention"An invitation": 18 August 2026, at the Mirza Gelovani Library. A meeting between representatives of a number of veterans organisations, united within the 'Peace Forum' and Professor Hugh Milroy. Hosted by the Georgian Veterans Federation and organised by 'Defend Your Share of the Homeland' and the 'Peace Forum'https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/st-leger-turns-250-partnership-supporting-racing-protectedWed, 02 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTAs Parliament marks 250 years of the St Leger, Grainne Hurst of the Betting and Gaming Council and Martin Cruddace of Arena Racing Company argue that the future of British racing is closely tied to the health of the regulated betting industry, and wa...Betting and Gaming Councilhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/st-leger-turns-250-partnership-supporting-racing-protectedCredit: Adobe Stockhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/tom-kerridge-hospitality-ministry-andy-burnhamFri, 21 Aug 2026 09:25:00 GMTChef and campaigner Tom Kerridge has said Prime Minister Andy Burnham should set up a new department for hospitality.Alain Tolhursthttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/tom-kerridge-hospitality-ministry-andy-burnhamAward-winning chef Tom Kerridge has called on the government to create a new ministry for hospitality (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/ed-davey-say-jason-arday-media-coverage-nasty-disproportionateThu, 20 Aug 2026 14:20:00 GMTLiberal Democrat leader Ed Davey has said that parts of the media reported on Jason Arday in a way that was “disproportionate, unfair, mean and nasty”.Zoe Crowtherhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/ed-davey-say-jason-arday-media-coverage-nasty-disproportionateLib Dem leader Ed Davey said there was a movement on the right "away from liberal progress" (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/building-britain-children-protecting-playing-fields-mattersThu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTFormer Olympian Chris Boardman welcomes Sport England retaining its statutory consultee role for significant planning applications. Protecting playing fields is about more than planning policy; it’s about turning the tide on the decline in children’s...Sport Englandhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/building-britain-children-protecting-playing-fields-mattershttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/cross-party-group-mps-write-press-regulator-jason-arday-coverageWed, 19 Aug 2026 13:10:00 GMTA cross-party group of MPs and peers has asked the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) to investigate media coverage of Jason Arday.Nadine Batchelor-Hunthttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/cross-party-group-mps-write-press-regulator-jason-arday-coverageCross-party MPs and peers have written a letter, organised by Labour MP Afzal Khan, to IPSO concerning the treatment of Professor Jason Arday. (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/democracy-depends-trusted-press-selfregulation-isnt-workingTue, 18 Aug 2026 14:20:00 GMTIPSO in its current form is not fit for purpose.Lord Wattshttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/democracy-depends-trusted-press-selfregulation-isnt-workinghttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/music-industry-needs-stronger-protections-from-aiMon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMTThe PM must step in to help the next generation of artists.Baroness Keeleyhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/music-industry-needs-stronger-protections-from-aihttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/government-strongly-supports-uefa-threat-boycott-world-cup-fifa-sell-off-planThu, 30 Jul 2026 18:10:00 GMTCulture Secretary Lisa Nandy has backed UEFA's plan to boycott future World Cups if FIFA goes ahead with selling shares in the competition to private investors.Nadine Batchelor-Hunthttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/government-strongly-supports-uefa-threat-boycott-world-cup-fifa-sell-off-planThe government has backed UEFA's plans to boycott the World Cup over plans to sell FIFA to private investors. (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/we-must-fight-for-the-bbcThu, 30 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMTCuts are damaging vital BBC journalism at a time when it is needed most.Rebecca Long Bailey MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/we-must-fight-for-the-bbchttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/world-cup-should-not-be-for-sale-fifa-infantino-political-anger-growsWed, 29 Jul 2026 12:26:00 GMTThere is growing cross-party anger in British politics over a highly controversial plan by the head of the world's most senior football body to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.Nadine Batchelor-Hunthttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/world-cup-should-not-be-for-sale-fifa-infantino-political-anger-growsFIFA president Gianni Infantino has given FIFA members until September to accept the plans or lose funding. (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/bbc-charter-renewal-offers-chance-secure-future-one-ancient-languages-uk-seizeMon, 20 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMTThe future of the Scottish Gaelic language, one of the UK’s indigenous languages, is on a knife edge.Baroness MacLeod of Camusdarachhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/bbc-charter-renewal-offers-chance-secure-future-one-ancient-languages-uk-seize(Tony Smith/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/gambling-grow-prime-ministerMon, 20 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Starmer administration thought that growing gambling was good economic policy. It is odds on that the Burnham team will not make the same mistakeCampaign for Fairer Gamblinghttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/gambling-grow-prime-ministerAI generated imagehttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/parents-need-online-help-judgment-make-social-media-ban-workWed, 15 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMTWhen Pixar want to frighten us, they do not reach for monsters. In the new Toy Story 5, the villain is something familiar to many a family: a frog-shaped tablet called Lilypad, given to eight-year-old Bonnie by well-meaning parents who hope it will h...Connor Rand MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/parents-need-online-help-judgment-make-social-media-ban-workToy Story 5 PIXAR/Alamyhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/two-northern-cities-now-lead-call-end-gambling-ads-offering-andy-burnham-quick-winWed, 15 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMTThis year’s Local Government Association conference was awash with councillors of all political stripes calling for action on gambling. For an incoming Prime Minister looking to signal change, reconnect with local politics, and boost “good growth”, a...Coalition to End Gambling Adshttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/two-northern-cities-now-lead-call-end-gambling-ads-offering-andy-burnham-quick-winAI generated imagehttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/black-market-gambling-threat-westminster-cant-ignoreWed, 15 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe growing gambling black market is a threat policymakers can't afford to ignore, writes Gareth Snell, Labour and Co-operative MP for Stoke-on-Trent CentralBetting and Gaming Councilhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/black-market-gambling-threat-westminster-cant-ignorehttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/active-nation-reach-focus-mattersThu, 09 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMTBritain cannot afford the cost of inactivity. Every day we delay helping the least active people to move more, we pay for it through rising NHS demand, lower productivity and widening inequalitySport Englandhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/active-nation-reach-focus-mattershttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/documentary-filmmaker-norma-percy-boris-johnson-mikhail-gorbachev-slobodan-miloeviTue, 07 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMTTo document the story of Brexit a decade after the result, the BBC turned to an 84-year-old American. Ben Gartside meets Norma Percy, a battle-hardened veteran of powerful men and the lies – and occasional truths – they tellBen Gartsidehttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/documentary-filmmaker-norma-percy-boris-johnson-mikhail-gorbachev-slobodan-miloeviCredit BBChttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/greyhound-racing-ban-animal-welfare-england-governmentThu, 25 Jun 2026 10:54:00 GMTAs greyhound racing reaches its 100-year anniversary, the government must follow Wales and Scotland’s lead and commit to banning the practice in England.Neil Duncan-Jordan MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/greyhound-racing-ban-animal-welfare-england-government(Avico Ltd / Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/every-customer-lost-illegal-market-concern-usThu, 25 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMTSome anti-gambling campaigners would have policymakers believe concerns about the gambling black market are exaggerated. They are wrongBetting and Gaming Councilhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/every-customer-lost-illegal-market-concern-usCredit: Kennan Constance, Unsplashhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/gambling-sectors-unlicenced-maket-claims-dont-match-evidenceMon, 22 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe deaths of Ollie Long and Ellen Mulvey expose the dangers of illegal gambling sites. Derek Webb argues that new evidence challenges widely repeated claims about the size and drivers of Britain's unlicensed gambling marketCampaign for Fairer Gamblinghttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/gambling-sectors-unlicenced-maket-claims-dont-match-evidencehttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/policy-positions-dont-get-easier-government-banning-gambling-adsTue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMTAhead of a House of Lords Liaison Committee session on gambling, Will Prochaska argues that banning gambling advertising, sponsorship and marketing would win votes on left and right, boost the economy, and save the taxpayer moneyCoalition to End Gambling Adshttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/policy-positions-dont-get-easier-government-banning-gambling-adsAI generated imagehttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/meet-royal-ballet-opera-apprentices-proving-timothe-chalamet-wrongFri, 05 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMTSix times a year, the Royal Ballet and Opera holds school matinees. Matilda Martin meets some of those who went from auditorium to working backstage as it tries to shake off its elitist reputationMatilda Martinhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/meet-royal-ballet-opera-apprentices-proving-timothe-chalamet-wrong(Asya Verzhbinsky/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/help-young-people-access-music-want-uk-rock-casbahFri, 05 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMTMusic has always been part of my life. From an early age, I can remember my big sister blaring out the Top 40 from her transistor radio.Neil Duncan-Jordan MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/help-young-people-access-music-want-uk-rock-casbah(Andrew Fare/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/tourist-tax-coming-work-fighting-itWed, 03 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMTAn overnight visitor levy is coming to England – but what will it look like? And will it be resisted? Noah Vickers reportsNoah Vickershttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/tourist-tax-coming-work-fighting-itIllustration by Tracy Worrallhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/world-cup-approaches-illegal-gambling-advertising-boomingWed, 03 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMTWe’re just days away from co-hosts Mexico facing South Africa in the opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Betting and Gaming Councilhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/world-cup-approaches-illegal-gambling-advertising-boomingCredit: Farzad Mohsenvand / Unsplashhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/city-culture-2017-put-hull-back-map-andy-burnham-shown-better-need-supportTue, 02 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMTHull has never lacked talent, pride or ambition. What we have too often lacked is the investment and recognition this great city deserves.Karl Turner MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/city-culture-2017-put-hull-back-map-andy-burnham-shown-better-need-supportPrince's dock in Hull (eye35.pix/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/stephanie-peacock-ive-got-no-time-conversations-rejoining-euTue, 02 Jun 2026 09:01:00 GMTTourism minister Stephanie Peacock talks to Sienna Rodgers about introducing a controversial tourist tax and tackling short-term holiday lets – plus why Labour finds itself in a mess, but relitigating Brexit would be wrongSienna Rodgershttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/stephanie-peacock-ive-got-no-time-conversations-rejoining-euPhotography by Louise Haywood-Schieferhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/michael-grade-very-worried-future-british-tvMon, 01 Jun 2026 09:01:00 GMTFormer TV executive Lord Grade has just stepped down as chair of Ofcom. He tells Noah Vickers about his eventful career, enforcing the Online Safety Act and why critics of GB News are secretly ‘embarrassed’Noah Vickershttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/michael-grade-very-worried-future-british-tvhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/less-18-months-old-socalled-soft-power-council-drifting-towards-oblivion-failTue, 26 May 2026 10:00:00 GMTLaunched with fanfare but sinking without trace, the Soft Power Council appears to be an object lesson in how the UK fails to leverage its cultural, sporting and educational assets, reports Ben GartsideBen Gartsidehttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/less-18-months-old-socalled-soft-power-council-drifting-towards-oblivion-failForeign Secretary David Lammy and Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy ahead of the Labour Party Conference in 2023 (PA Images / Alamy)