The BBC is not the DWP. If Governments want to end or curtail a benefit they should have the guts to do so and take the political flak, writes Lord Foulkes

The BBC has made efficiencies where it can – now it is for government to decide whether to fund free TV licences for the over-75s. Clare Sumner, Director of BBC Policy, responds to Peter Heaton-Jones 

The BBC receives over £5bn in income. It must learn to manage its money and reverse the disgraceful scrapping of free TV licences for the over-75s, writes Peter Heaton-Jones

The instant fame offered by reality TV often has tragic consequences. We must challenge government policies that have created a society where vulnerable people are targets for abuse, says Hannah Bardell

As West End ticket prices rocket, it’s time to make a song and dance about the importance of ensuring theatre productions are accessible to all, says Lord Foster

Over the past three years, the BBC has faced accusations of bias from all sides of the Brexit and political debate. Does this mean the corporation is doing something right? Or is bashing the Beeb simply more politically useful now? Sebastian Whale investigates

Former Culture Secretary John Whittingdale MP who chairs the All Party Parliamentary Writers’ Group investigates a reduction in authors' earnings and how best to ensure a vibrant book trade, online and in print.

Dods Events' Alex Hancock reports on the recent Commons and Lords Rugby Union FC (CLRUFC) charity fixture, which was this year raised £10,000 divided between two charities: the Injured Players Foundation & Try for Change.

Labour MP Carolyn Harris asks questions about executive pay in the bookmaking sector and greater regulation for online gambling, following her successful campaigning on fixed odds betting terminals.

MPs have launched a probe into the impact of reality TV following the death of a man who appeared on the Jeremy Kyle Show.

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling's Matt Zarb-Cousin reflects on the successful campaign to reduce Fixed Odds Betting Terminal (FOBT) stake levels to £2 per spin and sets out how the campaign to reduce gambling related harm will continue going forward. 

State-owned Russian television channel RT is a "weapon of disinformation", Jeremy Hunt will declare today.

Conservative MP Richard Graham writes "Parliament and government should take the first step of a new gambling levy to speed up work on both prevention and cure".

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling writes to criticise a report paid for by the bookmaking companies, who are likely to be most affected by changes to fixed odds betting terminal (FOBT) stake levels.

Coca-Cola European Partners has revealed the dates and locations for the Official Coca-Cola Premier League Trophy Tour, which will give fans the opportunity to have their photograph taken with the Premier League trophy and enjoy some unique football experiences.

MPs have torn into the BBC for the "failures" behind a multimillion pound overspend and near-five year delay in building its new EastEnders studio.

Scottish National Party MP Ronnie Cowan writes ahead of his Westminster Hall debate today on Gambling-related harm.

Labour MP Jo Stevens says today’s publication of the DCMS Committee report into Live Music reveals the gulf between the lucrative end of the live music market and the huge challenges facing those at the other end. 

Diane Abbott has insisted she would be willing to appear on Question Time again despite the race row which erupted after she was last a panellist on the show.

Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson for Education & former Primary School headteacher, Lord Storey, writes ahead of his Lords debate on ‘Improving the swimming and life-saving skills of children provided through schools’.

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling writes following a new gambling policy announcement by Tom Watson who seeks to ensure that online gambling limits are commensurate to offline gambling in betting shops and on fixed odds betting terminals (FOBTs).

Labour would introduce limits on the amount of money that can be staked during online gambling sessions, Tom Watson has announced.

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling writes to explore legislative changes to online gambling, given that current laws "came into force during a period when internet gambling was only getting started, and smartphones hadn’t even been invented".

Scores of live music venues face closure unless ministers step in to slash their soaring tax bills, Labour has warned.