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MPs Are Shocked By Social Media Influencer Parents 'Exploiting' Their Children
MPs Are Shocked By Social Media Influencer Parents "Exploiting" Their Children
Culture
Children featured on popular social media accounts in the UK are being pressured to work long hours with no legal employment rights or protection for the financial benefit of their parents, “shocked” MPs have heard.
Fashion Industry Warns Of Severe Skills Shortages Because Of 'Brexit Talent Drain'
Culture
Fashion Industry Warns Of Severe Skills Shortages Because Of "Brexit Talent Drain"
Conservative Chairman Warned Not To Neglect Tackling Islamophobia In the Party
Communities
Conservative Chairman Warned Not To Neglect Tackling Islamophobia In the Party
BBC Director General Warns Culture Wars Are 'Dangerous' To Impartial Media
Culture
BBC Director General Warns Culture Wars Are "Dangerous" To Impartial Media
Nadine Dorries Has Been Promoted To Digital, Media, Culture and Sport Secretary
Culture
Nadine Dorries Has Been Promoted To Digital, Media, Culture and Sport Secretary
Ex-Love Islander Says Government Should Be Doing More To Promote Positive Image Of Influencers
Culture
Ex-Love Islander Says Government Should Be Doing More To Promote Positive Image Of Influencers
Blur Drummer Warns Post-Brexit Touring Costs Will Destroy Next Generation Of Bands
Culture
Blur Drummer Warns Post-Brexit Touring Costs Will Destroy Next Generation Of Bands
The House Live
Harnessing tech in the online advertising ecosystem
Culture
By Lord Currie
Harnessing tech in the online advertising ecosystem
The politics of innovation have shifted – but Cabinet tensions are a barrier to unlocking the UK's potential
Environment
By George Dibb
The politics of innovation have shifted – but Cabinet tensions are a barrier to unlocking the UK's potential
The Age Assurance Bill will enforce much needed protections for children online
Culture
By Baroness Kidron
The Age Assurance Bill will enforce much needed protections for children online
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Angela Rayner Speech Derailed By Surprise Reshuffle Of Labour Shadow Cabinet
Angela Rayner Speech Derailed By Surprise Reshuffle Of Labour Shadow Cabinet
Political parties
Yvette Cooper Makes Labour Frontbench Comeback After Keir Starmer Reshuffles Top Team
Yvette Cooper Makes Labour Frontbench Comeback After Keir Starmer Reshuffles Top Team
Political parties
Boris Johnson Would Be Forced To Declare Cost Of Spain Holiday Under New MP Rules
Boris Johnson Would Be Forced To Declare Cost Of Spain Holiday Under New MP Rules
Political parties
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The Age Assurance Bill will enforce much needed protections for children online
Culture
By Baroness Kidron
The Age Assurance Bill will enforce much needed protections for children online
Age Assurance is one of the most disputed but least understood areas of digital policy. Often characterized as a fight between privacy and safety – which fails to account for the fact that the tech sector is predicated on surveillance (data collection) and knowing their customer (ad targeting).
Algorithms are undermining efforts to eradicate racism
Culture
By Chi Onwurah MP
Algorithms are undermining efforts to eradicate racism
One and a half years ago, the #BlackLivesMatter protests over the terrible killing of George Floyd shone a spotlight on racism. Last year, in a parliamentary debate to mark Black History Month, I spoke of the possibility of eradicating racism.
Following the disastrous performance of the Europeans in the Ryder Cup, Lord Triesman discusses golf’s new handicap
Culture
By Lord Triesman
Following the disastrous performance of the Europeans in the Ryder Cup, Lord Triesman discusses golf’s new handicap
The fury accompanying the announcement of the football “Super League” was predictable. Hubris, greed and powerful interests were always likely to push the sport toward the interests of JP Morgan, the Glazers and their colleagues. In the eye of the storm, the English contingent backed out and JP Morgan acknowledged it had “clearly misjudged” how the football community would receive revelations of the multi-billion dollar scheme.
Culture news
The gaming industry leads the way in levelling up the UK
Culture
By Lord Vaizey
The gaming industry leads the way in levelling up the UK
With companies spread from Brighton to Belfast, Cambridge to Cardiff, the video gaming and esports sector is creating a boom in high-quality, highly productive jobs across all regions of the UK.
A Timeline Of Pivotal LGBTQ+ Political Moments In The UK
Health
A Timeline Of Pivotal LGBTQ+ Political Moments In The UK
From the groundbreaking Wolfenden Report to the first same-sex marriage, the landscape of legislation affecting the LGBTQ+ community has changed drastically over the last 70 years.
Music-making is out of tune with disabled children’s needs
Education
By Dr Stephen Hetherington
Music-making is out of tune with disabled children’s needs
Children with disabilities are encouraged and enabled to participate in sport. That same drive must be applied to helping them reach their full musical potential
Who wants to live in a cultural desert? It’s time to acknowledge the true value of the arts
Culture
By Tasmin Little
Who wants to live in a cultural desert? It’s time to acknowledge the true value of the arts
The UK cultural sector makes a huge contribution to our economy and wellbeing. Unless the government wants to preside over its demise, ministers must step in with funding support, and put creative subjects at the heart of our national curriculum.
Government shielded the arts during the pandemic – now we must help them recover and thrive
Coronavirus
By Oliver Dowden MP
Government shielded the arts during the pandemic – now we must help them recover and thrive
This time last year, our cultural institutions were staring into the abyss. Covid had forced all of their doors closed; my officials had given me the chilling warning that up to 75 per cent of our theatres, galleries, museums and other cultural institutions were at risk of being lost to the pandemic.
Partner content
Communities
By Betting And Gaming Council
Top charities the odds-on favourites to benefit after betting firms agree to donate profits from flagship race
Some of the UK’s top charities are in line for a major cash boost after the country’s biggest betting operators agreed to donate all of their profits from a flagship horse race.
East 17’s Tony Mortimer: my love of literature during lockdown
Culture
By Tony Mortimer
East 17’s Tony Mortimer: my love of literature during lockdown
I want to use my new love of literature during lockdown to inspire young boys to read.
Labour's Jo Stevens: 'Culture is culture, there shouldn’t be a war element to it'
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
Labour's Jo Stevens: "Culture is culture, there shouldn’t be a war element to it"
Cardiff Central MP Jo Stevens has her dream brief as shadow culture secretary. She takes Georgina Bailey around the city’s cultural landmarks to talk about what Wales is getting right in supporting the creative industries, and the personal and professional impacts of Covid.
Partner content
Culture
By Betting And Gaming Council
Betting And Gaming Council Statement – Response To The 'Peers For Gambling Reform' Report
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
By UK Sport
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
By UK Sport
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
A masterpiece: Rosie Boycott reviews 'The Father'
Culture
By Baroness Boycott
A masterpiece: Rosie Boycott reviews 'The Father'
Inducing deeply unhappy memories of my own father, Anthony Hopkins dominates the screen in a portrayal of dementia that literally gave me goose bumps
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.
A compelling portrayal of deaf culture: Lilian Greenwood reviews 'Sound of Metal'
Culture
By Lilian Greenwood MP
A compelling portrayal of deaf culture: Lilian Greenwood reviews 'Sound of Metal'
A powerful mix of raw energy and vulnerability, lead actor Riz Ahmed is deservedly attracting acclaim for his performance in this moving film which highlights society's attitudes to deafness and inclusion
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
A ravishing yet confused movie: Guy Black reviews ‘Mank’
Culture
By Lord Black
A ravishing yet confused movie: Guy Black reviews ‘Mank’
It may feature a brilliant performance by Gary Oldman, but Mank places too many demands on the viewer and is unlikely to become an enduring cinematic classic like its inspiration, Citizen Kane
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".
EventsAll
IET@150 Parliamentary Reception: The next 150 years of engineering
2021
[email protected] Parliamentary Reception: The next 150 years of engineering
Women in Local Government
2021
Hybrid
Women in Local Government
Making the North West Greener, Healthier and Stronger
2021
Making the North West Greener, Healthier and Stronger
Race to Equality: Achieving Racial Inclusion at Work
2021
Online
Race to Equality: Achieving Racial Inclusion at Work