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A TikTok Ban On LGBT Conversion Therapy Content Has Reignited Calls To Ban The Practice In The UK
A TikTok Ban On LGBT Conversion Therapy Content Has Reignited Calls To Ban The Practice In The UK
Communities
TikTok has become the latest social media platform to ban content promoting so-called “gay conversion therapy”, reigniting calls for the government to ban the practice.
Ministers unveil ‘plain English’ 5G guide in bid to dispel ‘quack’ conspiracy theories
Communities
Ministers unveil ‘plain English’ 5G guide in bid to dispel ‘quack’ conspiracy theories
Labour MP blasts ‘fat old racists’ amid row over BBC move to use orchestral version of Rule Britannia at the Proms
Culture
Labour MP blasts ‘fat old racists’ amid row over BBC move to use orchestral version of Rule Britannia at the Proms
Boris Johnson wades into BBC Proms row as he says broadcaster should end 'cringing embarrassment about our history'
Culture
Boris Johnson wades into BBC Proms row as he says broadcaster should end 'cringing embarrassment about our history'
Conservative MPs take aim at the BBC over wordless ‘Rule Britannia’ at Last Night of the Proms
Coronavirus
Conservative MPs take aim at the BBC over wordless ‘Rule Britannia’ at Last Night of the Proms
David Lammy demands action from Twitter after latest racist abuse
Culture
David Lammy demands action from Twitter after latest racist abuse
Labour demands social media crackdown after anti-semitic Tweets by grime star Wiley
Culture
Labour demands social media crackdown after anti-semitic Tweets by grime star Wiley
The House Live
Without a clear strategy, government will exclude rural areas from gigabit broadband rollout
Communities
By Olivia Blake MP
Without a clear strategy, government will exclude rural areas from gigabit broadband rollout
Michael Dugher: It’s important that the Gambling Review tackles betting by under-18s – but let’s deal in facts, not fiction Partner content
Culture
By Betting And Gaming Council
Michael Dugher: It’s important that the Gambling Review tackles betting by under-18s – but let’s deal in facts, not fiction
'Making Dystopia': a coruscating denunciation of the cult of ugliness
Culture
By Lord Cormack
'Making Dystopia': a coruscating denunciation of the cult of ugliness
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Conservative MP Kelly Tolhurst Has Resigned As Housing Minister Following “Devastating” Family News
Conservative MP Kelly Tolhurst Has Resigned As Housing Minister Following “Devastating” Family News
Political parties
Farmers of Tomorrow: George Eustice has radical plans for British Agriculture in 2021
Farmers of Tomorrow: George Eustice has radical plans for British Agriculture in 2021
By Kate Proctor
Environment
Dominic Raab Says Coronavirus Vaccines Will Be Offered To Every UK Adult By September
Dominic Raab Says Coronavirus Vaccines Will Be Offered To Every UK Adult By September
Coronavirus
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We must take urgent action to protect thousands more workers from exploitation in the fashion industry
Culture
By Lisa Cameron MP
We must take urgent action to protect thousands more workers from exploitation in the fashion industry
A ‘Fit to Trade’ Licensing Scheme will seek to ensure workers are protected from forced labour, debt bondage and mistreatment.
Self-employed workers in our creative industries are facing a financial catastrophe and Rishi Sunak must act now
Coronavirus
By Tracy Brabin MP
Self-employed workers in our creative industries are facing a financial catastrophe and Rishi Sunak must act now
Nothing short of a temporary basic income is going to give this substantial part of the creative workforce what it needs to get through this crisis, says the Shadow Culture Secretary
Culture news
Mark Sedwill's replacement will be a reformer – whether they like it or not
Coronavirus
By Dods Monitoring
Mark Sedwill's replacement will be a reformer – whether they like it or not
Replacing the most powerful civil servant in the country during a global pandemic was always going to prove controversial. But with Dominic Cummings determined to shake up Whitehall, what world awaits the new cabinet secretary?
China condemns ‘disappointing and wrong’ UK Huawei ban as Donald Trump claims credit
Culture
China condemns ‘disappointing and wrong’ UK Huawei ban as Donald Trump claims credit
The UK Government made a “disappointing and wrong decision” to ban Huawei from its 5G network, China has said, as US President Donald Trump welcomed the move.
Scrapping Politics Live TV show would ‘seriously harm’ chance to grill politicians, MPs warn BBC bosses
Coronavirus
Scrapping Politics Live TV show would ‘seriously harm’ chance to grill politicians, MPs warn BBC bosses
A cross-party group of MPs is calling on the BBC not to scrap the Politics Live show.
Labour accuse ministers of ‘passing the buck’ as BBC says it will not extend free TV licences further in Covid-19 crisis
Coronavirus
Labour accuse ministers of ‘passing the buck’ as BBC says it will not extend free TV licences further in Covid-19 crisis
Labour has accused the Government of “betraying” older people after the BBC announced it will press ahead with ending free TV licences following a two-month reprieve for the coronavirus pandemic.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Betting And Gaming Council
Casinos 'standing by' to aid economic recovery but must be given green light to re-open in July
Casinos have said they are “standing by” to aid the UK’s economic recovery – but must be allowed to re-open their doors again later this month.
Explained: Can Oliver Dowden save the UK theatre industry from coronavirus?
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
Explained: Can Oliver Dowden save the UK theatre industry from coronavirus?
The arts and culture sector has welcomed an unexpected £1.57bn cash boost from the Government. However, with a complex employment and regional picture, will the money go far enough for UK theatres and those who work in them?
The Government should show compassion for our elderly and restore free TV licences for over 75s
Coronavirus
By Lord Foulkes of Cumnock
The Government should show compassion for our elderly and restore free TV licences for over 75s
Rather than celebrate its success 20 years on, we now fight for the survival of this vital social benefit, which continues to serve as a key lifeline for many older people confined to their homes during the coronavirus pandemic.
Boris Johnson unveils £1.5 billion rescue package for arts and heritage venues amid coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson unveils £1.5 billion rescue package for arts and heritage venues amid coronavirus crisis
The Government will pump £1.57bn of investment into the arts, culture and heritage sector in a bid to stave off closures in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.
The Lords report into gambling was food for thought - it’s time now for the Government to get on with their Review Partner content
Culture
By Betting And Gaming Council
The Lords report into gambling was food for thought - it’s time now for the Government to get on with their Review
My message to the Government is a simple one: let’s get on with the review of the Gambling Act without delay.
Culture
By Betting And Gaming Council
BGC Statement: House of Lords Committee
The BGC welcomes the House of Lords report as a substantial and important report on the future of gambling regulation.
Coronavirus
By Betting And Gaming Council
Government urged to respond “positively and quickly” to avoid job losses as casinos “pull out all the stops” to re-open safely in July
Ministers have been urged to respond positively to all the steps taken by casinos to ensure they can re-open their doors safely in July
Culture
By Betting And Gaming Council
BGC have responded to the Public Accounts Committee report
Responding to the Public Accounts Committee report ‘Gambling regulation: problem gambling and protecting vulnerable people’, a spokesperson for the Betting and Gaming Council said:
The Breakfast Briefing: PM told to ready for second wave, Commons bullying row latest, fresh pressure over Jenrick planning storm
Coronavirus
The Breakfast Briefing: PM told to ready for second wave, Commons bullying row latest, fresh pressure over Jenrick planning storm
Good morning and welcome to the PoliticsHome Breakfast Briefing for Wednesday, June 24.
UK faces 'cultural catastrophe' if £100bn industry not supported, cross-party MPs say
Coronavirus
UK faces 'cultural catastrophe' if £100bn industry not supported, cross-party MPs say
The UK faces a "cultural catastrophe" if the £100bn industry is not supported in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, a cross-party group of MPs has warned.
Minister says government ‘aspiring’ to reopen gyms in mid-July as they miss out on latest lockdown easing plan
Coronavirus
Minister says government ‘aspiring’ to reopen gyms in mid-July as they miss out on latest lockdown easing plan
The Government has an “aspiration” to re-open gyms and other indoor leisure centres in mid-July, the Culture Secretary has said.
Boris Johnson expected to say cinemas and pubs can reopen as two-metre rule scrapped
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson expected to say cinemas and pubs can reopen as two-metre rule scrapped
Boris Johnson is expected to confirm on Tuesday that cinemas, pubs, museums and galleries in England will be allowed to reopen from July 4.
As live sport returns, the betting industry is redoubling its efforts to protect problem gamblers Partner content
Culture
By GVC Holdings
As live sport returns, the betting industry is redoubling its efforts to protect problem gamblers
The scale and nature of the entertainment we provide brings with it a responsibility to look after our customers. We are constantly improving our player protection policies.
Far-right statue protest slammed as ‘racist thuggery’ by Boris Johnson as 100 arrested and police attacked
Culture
Far-right statue protest slammed as ‘racist thuggery’ by Boris Johnson as 100 arrested and police attacked
A far-right protest by self-proclaimed "statue defenders” was condemned by Boris Johnson as "racist thuggery” after more than 100 people were arrested in central London.
Boris Johnson says his ‘levelling up’ agenda will tackle racial inequality in wake of Black Lives Matters protests
Culture
Boris Johnson says his ‘levelling up’ agenda will tackle racial inequality in wake of Black Lives Matters protests
Boris Johnson has suggested his "levelling up" agenda will help tackle racial inequality in the wake of the Black Lives Matters protests across the UK.
Lockdown is easing and live sport returning, but the commitment to safer gambling must continue Partner content
Coronavirus
By Betting And Gaming Council
Lockdown is easing and live sport returning, but the commitment to safer gambling must continue
As we happily begin to ease our way out of lockdown, we will continue to have our foot on the gas when it comes to our commitment to safer gambling - including responsible advertising.
Bookies’ warnings to government exposed as false - Gamban Partner content
Coronavirus
By Gamban
Bookies’ warnings to government exposed as false - Gamban
More than a year since FOBT changes came into force, the Gambling Commission last week published industry statistics that show the impact was nowhere near what the betting industry claimed.
Oliver Dowden declares ‘football’s coming back’ as competitive sport can resume behind closed doors
Coronavirus
Oliver Dowden declares ‘football’s coming back’ as competitive sport can resume behind closed doors
From Monday elite athletes will be able to resume competitive sport behind closed doors in England for the first time in three months.
Heritage at risk: protecting Britain's cultural treasures
Coronavirus
By Lord Cormack and Sir Tim Laurence
Heritage at risk: protecting Britain's cultural treasures
Our historic buildings, museums and galleries are some of our country’s greatest assets. It is vital we sustain them
Swim England calls on the Government to financially support pools at risk of closure Partner content
Coronavirus
By Swim England
Swim England calls on the Government to financially support pools at risk of closure
Swim England is calling on the Government to help prevent hundreds of swimming pools being mothballed due to the coronavirus lockdown.
EventsAll
Bridging the Gap: Helping Patients Access New Medicines
2021
Free Webinar
Bridging the Gap: Helping Patients Access New Medicines
Overcoming Unconscious Bias: Fostering Conscious Inclusion at Work
2021
Online
Overcoming Unconscious Bias: Fostering Conscious Inclusion at Work
Unlocking the Senior Civil Service
2021
Online
Unlocking the Senior Civil Service
Green Recovery: The Built Environment
2021
Online Conference
Green Recovery: The Built Environment