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Government Seeks To Reassure Over Football Regulator's Potential 'Mission Creep'
Government Seeks To Reassure Over Football Regulator's Potential "Mission Creep"
Culture
A number of stakeholders, MPs and legal experts have raised the alarm over potential “mission creep” in the football regulator, with many claiming additional rules could harm English football.
New Football Law “Could Risk World Cup and Champions League Participation”
Culture
New Football Law “Could Risk World Cup and Champions League Participation”
MPs Eye Giving Football Regulator More Power To Distribute Premier League Funds
Culture
MPs Eye Giving Football Regulator More Power To Distribute Premier League Funds
Government Introduces 'Historic' Football Regulator Legislation
Culture
Government Introduces "Historic" Football Regulator Legislation
Government Set To Push Through Football Regulator Within Weeks
Culture
Government Set To Push Through Football Regulator Within Weeks
Government Accused Of Dragging Heels On Football Regulator With Deal Up In The Air
Culture
Government Accused Of Dragging Heels On Football Regulator With Deal Up In The Air
Tory MP Says BBC Impartiality Reforms Should Be Extended To Cover All Online News
Culture
Tory MP Says BBC Impartiality Reforms Should Be Extended To Cover All Online News
The House Live
Retail politics: The battle to ‘save the high street’
Communities
By Tali Fraser
Retail politics: The battle to ‘save the high street’
Inspiring Inclusion: Delivering on our vision that ‘Everyone is Welcome’ Partner content
Communities
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Inspiring Inclusion: Delivering on our vision that ‘Everyone is Welcome’
A proud patriot – Christina Georgaki reflects on International Women’s Day Partner content
Culture
By Christina Georgaki
A proud patriot – Christina Georgaki reflects on International Women’s Day
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Closing time: what next for London's pubs?
Closing time: what next for London's pubs?
By Jimmy McIntosh
Communities
Rishi Sunak Announces Increase In Defence Spending To 2.5% Of GDP By 2030
Rishi Sunak Announces Increase In Defence Spending To 2.5% Of GDP By 2030
Defence
The Professor Will See You Now: Potholes
The Professor Will See You Now: Potholes
By Professor Philip Cowley
Communities
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Government Introduces 'Historic' Football Regulator Legislation
Culture
Government Introduces "Historic" Football Regulator Legislation
The Government has introduced the much-anticipated Football Governance Bill to the House of Commons, finally paving the way for an independent regulator which will aim to reform the financial flow of football.
Hard to swallow: Westminster's appetite for the I'm a Celeb jungle
Culture
By Tali Fraser
Hard to swallow: Westminster's appetite for the I'm a Celeb jungle
Watching politicians eat Australasian offal has become a light entertainment staple. Tali Fraser explores Westminster’s appetite for the jungle
BBC Chair Broke Rules In Boris Johnson Loan Row – Here's What You Need To Know
Culture
BBC Chair Broke Rules In Boris Johnson Loan Row – Here's What You Need To Know
Richard Sharp has resigned from his role of BBC Chair after an independent report concluded he was found to have broken the Governance Code over his relationship to former prime minister Boris Johnson's finances.
Culture news
Amateur Swimming Association calls for continued government commitment to sport Partner content
Culture
By Swim England
Amateur Swimming Association calls for continued government commitment to sport
The new Government must continue to work with experts to raise awareness of the benefits of swimming and aquatic sports, according to the Amateur Swimming Association.
Partner content
Culture
By Swim England
Government sport commitments welcomed by ASA
Following the outcome of the 2015 General Election, ASA Chief Executive Adam Paker has said he is looking forward to continuing to work with the new Government to raise awareness of the benefits of swimming and aquatic sports.
Partner content
Culture
By Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald appointed on Croydon cultural redevelopment project
Mott MacDonald has been appointed by the London Borough of Croydon as lead consultant on a project to regenerate the towns cultural quarter.
Stopping the FOBTs: How addictive roulette machines became an election issue Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
Stopping the FOBTs: How addictive roulette machines became an election issue
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling calls for the next Government to not ‘brush a stake reduction under the carpet.’
Gambling Behaviour Part Three – Yes, again stupid - it's still the product! Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
Gambling Behaviour Part Three – Yes, again stupid - it's still the product!
Derek Webb, founder and funder of the Campaign for Fairer Gambling and the Stop the FOBTs campaign expands further on his understanding of the interaction between the product and the gambler.
Gambling Behaviour Part Two – it’s still the product stupid! Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
Gambling Behaviour Part Two – it’s still the product stupid!
Derek Webb, the founder and funder of the Campaign for Fairer Gambling and the Stop the FOBTs campaign, expands on his explanation of gambler and product interaction.
Give communities more power over betting shops and FOBTs
Communities
By David Lammy MP
Give communities more power over betting shops and FOBTs
Labour London Mayoral contender and Tottenham candidate David Lammy writes about the proliferation of betting shops in his borough and across the UK
Gambling Behaviour Part One - it's the product stupid! Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
Gambling Behaviour Part One - it's the product stupid!
Derek Webb, the founder & funder of Stop the FOBTs and the Campaign for Fairer Gambling, explains gambler and product interaction.  
There is no harm in letting Scotland have its own gambling controls Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
There is no harm in letting Scotland have its own gambling controls
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling reflects on the next stage of the FOBT debate after the General Election, in light of supportive proposals from the SNP and Scottish Labour in their manifestos
International news from the FOBT suppliers Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
International news from the FOBT suppliers
The founder of the Campaign for Fairer Gambling looks into whether specific communities and demographics are being targeted by the companies behind fixed odds betting terminals
‘Tourism can drive economic recovery,’ says UKinbound Partner content
Culture
By UKinbound
‘Tourism can drive economic recovery,’ says UKinbound
UKinbound CEO Deirdre Wells trumpets the UK tourism industry, saying it can drive growth and employment but only with the necessary government support   
Partner content
Culture
By University of Exeter
Magic, Malta and a Muslim during the Inquisition in 1605
Making a living by practicing magic can have dramatic consequences, especially if you are a Muslim slave with mainly Christian clients at the time of the Inquisition in early 17th century Malta. The Moorish slave, Sellem Bin Al-Sheikh Mansur, an astrologer, was put on trial, tortured and imprisoned by the Roman Inquisition in 1605.
Support for action on FOBTs across the political spectrum in party manifestos Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
Support for action on FOBTs across the political spectrum in party manifestos
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling reacts to publication of the party manifestos this week and reviews their commitments on fixed odds betting terminals
Partner content
Culture
By University of Exeter
Queen of Crime’s hidden talents revealed
Solving mysteries is the work of Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple made famous by the creative hand of Agatha Christie; but few are aware of another of the authors attributes her astute business sense.
Partner content
Culture
By University of Exeter
Spanish Ambassador attends Hispanic conference in Exeter
The University of Exeter hosted a prestigious visit from the Spanish Ambassador, as part of the 60th anniversary events surrounding the formation of the Association of Hispanists of Great Britain and Ireland.
43% increase in betting shops located in town and city centres Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
43% increase in betting shops located in town and city centres
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling cites 93 local Councils who have already changed planning policies regarding betting shops. This issue and stake levels on fixed odds betting terminals reduction will have to be addressed by the next Government
New £50 stake limit measure helps machine players stay in control Partner content
Culture
By Association of British Bookmakers
New £50 stake limit measure helps machine players stay in control
This month, the Government’s new £50 stake measure comes into play for gaming machine customers.
Is the “responsible gambling” agenda deceiving the public? Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
Is the “responsible gambling” agenda deceiving the public?
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling argues that the responsible gambling agenda is not strong enough to protect vulnerable gamblers from harm
Valuing our visitors: how the Government can support UK tourism Partner content
Culture
By UKinbound
Valuing our visitors: how the Government can support UK tourism
Leading trade association UKinbound calls for greater backing for the UK's lucrative tourism sector. 
It's a safe bet: protecting betting shop customers from crime Partner content
Culture
By Association of British Bookmakers
It's a safe bet: protecting betting shop customers from crime
The Association of British Bookmakers outlines the measures it has taken to ensure the safety and security of betting shop customers and sets out its plans for further reductions in crime.  
Sharing the truth about FOBTs will be the “silver bullet” to problem gambling Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
Sharing the truth about FOBTs will be the “silver bullet” to problem gambling
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling argues that only after data on amounts of money gambled on fixed odds betting terminals is shared, will their impact be fully understood.
Making a splash: Chairman of the Amateur Swimming Association aims to get Britain swimming Partner content
Culture
By Swim England
Making a splash: Chairman of the Amateur Swimming Association aims to get Britain swimming
Not many sports can save your life, but swimming is one of them argues Chairman of the ASA Group Board, Edward Lord
Good odds - The progress of the Responsible Gambling agenda Partner content
Culture
By Association of British Bookmakers
Good odds - The progress of the Responsible Gambling agenda
The Association of British Bookmakers (ABB) describes how tougher codes of practice have promoted more responsible gambling in the UK.
Dissolution – but no resolution to the FOBT issue Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
Dissolution – but no resolution to the FOBT issue
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling marks the dissolution of Parliament and the start of the General Election campaign. It is hopeful that a £2 cap on fixed odds betting terminal will be achieved in the next Parliament.
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The road to proactive government
2024
Online
The road to proactive government
Practical AI: Closing the gap between possibility and reality
2024
Online
Practical AI: Closing the gap between possibility and reality
Net Zero Week 2024
2024
Online
Net Zero Week 2024