Menu
Thu, 31 July 2025
Search

Follow us:

Featured
Labour MPs Raise Alarm Over Equalities Watchdog's Use Of AI
Labour MPs Raise Alarm Over Equalities Watchdog's Use Of AI
Culture
Labour MPs are concerned the equalities watchdog is using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to sift through responses to a survey which may determine who can use single-sex spaces.
BBC Politics Live Will Not Go To Party Conferences This Year
Culture
BBC Politics Live Will Not Go To Party Conferences This Year
Ministers Urged To Publish Strategy For Saving Local Journalism
Culture
Ministers Urged To Publish Strategy For Saving Local Journalism
Labour MP Calls For Sweeping Gambling Reforms Fit For The 'Modern Internet Age'
Communities
Labour MP Calls For Sweeping Gambling Reforms Fit For The "Modern Internet Age"
License To Kill?: The BBC's Uncertain Future
Culture
License To Kill?: The BBC's Uncertain Future
Easy Ride: Labour Clears Planning Obstacles To Make Way For Theme Park Britain
Culture
Easy Ride: Labour Clears Planning Obstacles To Make Way For Theme Park Britain
'The Stage Actually Collapsed': Parliamentarians Share Their Best Gig And Festival Memories
Culture
"The Stage Actually Collapsed": Parliamentarians Share Their Best Gig And Festival Memories
Opinion
In an uncertain world, we must defend the BBC World Service
Culture
By Peter Prinsley
In an uncertain world, we must defend the BBC World Service
Macron is right – let's revive the school French exchange to secure a future together
Culture
By Tonia Antoniazzi MP
Macron is right – let's revive the school French exchange to secure a future together
To bring the 2029 World Athletics Championships to the UK, we need government backing now
Communities
By Sanjay Bhandari
To bring the 2029 World Athletics Championships to the UK, we need government backing now
Most read
Lib Dem Leader Meets BBC Boss To Complain About Level Of Reform Coverage
Lib Dem Leader Meets BBC Boss To Complain About Level Of Reform Coverage
Political parties
No 10 Host First Influencer Reception As They Step Up Their Digital Strategy
No 10 Host First Influencer Reception As They Step Up Their Digital Strategy
Political parties
Labour MPs Urge No 10 To Reconsider Palestine Recognition Amid Hostage Concerns
Labour MPs Urge No 10 To Reconsider Palestine Recognition Amid Hostage Concerns
Foreign affairs
Donald Trump Calls London Mayor Sadiq Khan A 'Nasty Person'
Donald Trump Calls London Mayor Sadiq Khan A "Nasty Person"
Foreign affairs
'We’re Too Nice': Lib Dems Eye Reform Tactics to Sharpen Their Message
"We’re Too Nice": Lib Dems Eye Reform Tactics to Sharpen Their Message
Political parties
Treasury Doesn’t Understand Social Mobility And Needs Reform, Says Ex-Education Secretary
Treasury Doesn’t Understand Social Mobility And Needs Reform, Says Ex-Education Secretary
Economy
Editor's choiceAll
The Frankenstein's Monster Of Whitehall: Will Labour Really Abolish DCMS?
Culture
The Frankenstein's Monster Of Whitehall: Will Labour Really Abolish DCMS?
As briefings against DCMS and Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy abound, Sophie Church and Sienna Rodgers explore why the department is so embattled and what its future might look like
Equity's Paul W Fleming: Labour AI Plan For Creatives Would 'Legalise Theft'
Culture
Equity's Paul W Fleming: Labour AI Plan For Creatives Would "Legalise Theft"
Equity general secretary Paul W Fleming tells Sienna Rodgers about the threat of AI and his frustration with the government’s ‘very, very, very disappointing’ approach to the creative industries
Troubled Waters – The Many Struggles Of The Canal And River Trust
Environment
Troubled Waters – The Many Struggles Of The Canal And River Trust
Over a decade ago, the government decided to place many of England and Wales’ inland waterways in the hands of the Canal & River Trust. As it struggles with increasing financial pressure and a furious row with part of the boating community, has the experiment failed? Alan White investigates. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall
Culture news
Lack of access to great quality TV is leaving many in the UK behind Partner content
Culture
By Alistair Thom, CEO | Freesat
Lack of access to great quality TV is leaving many in the UK behind
Great TV has been a source of comfort during the unprecedented events of the past year. Now we need to make it accessible for all.
Justice Secretary Warns BBC That Apology Over Princess Diana Interview Is 'Not The End Of It'
Culture
Justice Secretary Warns BBC That Apology Over Princess Diana Interview Is "Not The End Of It"
Robert Buckland has said the probe into the broadcaster's conduct raised "very serious questions" about its governance.
Partner content
Communities
By Betting and Gaming Council
Betting and gaming industry unites once again for Safer Gambling Week 2021
The regulated betting and gaming industry is joining forces once again for Safer Gambling Week 2021.
The sports making an Olympic contribution to the UK economy Partner content
Health
The sports making an Olympic contribution to the UK economy
Olympic and Paralympic sports are generating increasing value for the economy – and UK Sport believes they have an important part to play in helping the country Build Back Better from Covid.
Partner content
Communities
UK Sport outlines mission to create greatest decade of extraordinary sporting moments
The return of betting shops and casinos is good news for the economy – but we must keep up progress on safer gambling Partner content
Coronavirus
By Betting and Gaming Council
The return of betting shops and casinos is good news for the economy – but we must keep up progress on safer gambling
This week the UK took another step towards post-Covid normality when high street shops in Scotland – including betting shops – safely opened their doors again for the first time this year.
Unmissable: Peter Hain reviews 'The Trial of the Chicago 7'
Culture
By Lord Hain
Unmissable: Peter Hain reviews 'The Trial of the Chicago 7'
An enthralling account of the notorious and politically motivated 1969 trial of American anti-Vietnam war protestors, this unmissable film is full of riveting insights and nuanced performances
Government Winds Down Food Supply Group Despite Industry Worry Over Brexit
Coronavirus
Government Winds Down Food Supply Group Despite Industry Worry Over Brexit
The government decision to relax a group set up to protect the country's food supplies during the coronavirus pandemic and Brexit has concerned industry figures who say ministers risk shifting to a "business as usual" mode too soon.
How mobile connectivity can power a radical green recovery Partner content
Coronavirus
By Mark Evans | CEO of O2
How mobile connectivity can power a radical green recovery
With millions of connections across our networks, the mobile industry can play a key role in reaching net zero – helping businesses and consumers cut emissions with flexible working technology, smart meters, and a host of 5G-enabled solutions
The unusual pets helping children through lockdown Partner content
Education
By The National Lottery
The unusual pets helping children through lockdown
At first glance Georgie the bearded dragon isn’t as cuddly as a rabbit or a hamster. But alongside his unusual friends, he's proved a lifeline for children struggling through lockdown.
Race Report Commissioners Were Sent Death Threats Amid Wide Criticism Of Findings
Culture
Race Report Commissioners Were Sent Death Threats Amid Wide Criticism Of Findings
Equalities minister Kemi Badenoch said commissioners of the government's race disparity report were sent death threats and that those who argue for a "different approach" had been abused.
Boris Johnson Says 'No Action Is Off The Table' After Meeting Football Bosses Over European Super League Plans
Culture
Boris Johnson Says "No Action Is Off The Table" After Meeting Football Bosses Over European Super League Plans
The Prime Minister met with senior football officials to discuss the new Super League as he vowed to give the plans a "straight red".
Outstanding and powerful: David Lammy reviews: ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’
Culture
By David Lammy MP
Outstanding and powerful: David Lammy reviews: ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’
Both nominated for Best Supporting Actor, Daniel Kaluuya’s portrayal of the leader of the Black Panthers may be breath-taking, but it is his co-star LaKeith Stanfield’s outstanding portrait of betrayal which carries the film
Oliver Dowden Threatens Transfer Block And Promises To Do 'Whatever It Takes' To Stop English Clubs Joining European Super League
Culture
Oliver Dowden Threatens Transfer Block And Promises To Do "Whatever It Takes" To Stop English Clubs Joining European Super League
The government has warned the six English football clubs which plan to join a controversial new league that it "will put everything on the table" to stop the project going ahead — including a potential ban on signing players from abroad.
Plan For European Super League “Violates EU Competition Law” Says Leading Sports Economist
Culture
Plan For European Super League “Violates EU Competition Law” Says Leading Sports Economist
A leading sports economist says plans to create a “European Super League” of top football teams will not get off the ground as he believes it “violates EU competition law”.
Labour Would Back Emergency Laws To Block Football European Super League
Culture
Labour Would Back Emergency Laws To Block Football European Super League
Labour has said it will back Boris Johnson if he brings forward emergency laws to stop six English clubs breaking away to form a proposed European Super League.
Boris Johnson Vows To Work With Football Authorities To Block European Super League
Culture
Boris Johnson Vows To Work With Football Authorities To Block European Super League
The Prime Minister has pledged to work with football's governing groups to block six English football clubs from forming a breakaway European competition.
We need a more religiously literate media if we are to build a more harmonious society
Culture
By Yasmin Qureshi MP and Baroness Butler-Sloss
We need a more religiously literate media if we are to build a more harmonious society
Too often media reporting on religion can be sensationalist and reinforce problematic stereotypes. We need a fundamental shift in a media culture to address these disparities and foster a religiously literate media environment.
Partner content
Communities
By Inc Arts
Arts organisations join forces with Inc Arts UK for the launch of Unlock
Inc Arts Unlock takes the demands of anti-racism advocates and turns them into the UK’s first ever free cross-sector tool – that charts and tracks progress on anti-racist action in arts organisations.
The Government Is Giving Away The UK's Cultural Crown Jewels Over Brexit Touring Rules
Culture
By Alex Rice
The Government Is Giving Away The UK's Cultural Crown Jewels Over Brexit Touring Rules
The lead singer of Mercury Prize-nominated band Sports Team says touring in Europe is going to cost British performers tens of thousands of pounds due to post-Brexit paperwork.
British wrestling has been left unregulated for decades – it’s time we took this industry seriously
Culture
By Alex Davies-Jones MP and Mark Fletcher MP
British wrestling has been left unregulated for decades – it’s time we took this industry seriously
Professional wrestling in Britain is something we should be proud of, but we need to establish minimum standards and develop good practice.
'Living in Fear' - how one woman's lockdown experience inspired an award-winning film Partner content
Coronavirus
By The National Lottery
"Living in Fear" - how one woman's lockdown experience inspired an award-winning film
The first coronavirus lockdown was a challenging experience for most people. But for Steph Castelete-Tyrrell, a 26-year-old from Northampton who has muscular dystrophy, its impact was so profound it inspired her to make an award-winning film.
Record exports make advertising a great British success story Partner content
Culture
By Advertising Association
Record exports make advertising a great British success story
Newly released figures paint a picture of rude health for the UK’s advertising and marketing exports in 2019 – so how will the industry cope with the challenges posed by the pandemic?
Government can’t tackle online harm without cracking down on online scams
Culture
By Jeff Smith MP
Government can’t tackle online harm without cracking down on online scams
Failing to tackle online scams in the Online Harms Bill makes a mockery of the government's promise to create world-leading online protections and will hit vulnerable people hardest.
EventsAll
Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference
2025
Bayview Suite 2
Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference
Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference
2025
Room 4A and 4B
Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference
Total Politics at the Conservative Party Conference
2025
Derby Suite
Total Politics at the Conservative Party Conference
Parliament's People Awards
2026
The Palace of Westminster
Parliament's People Awards