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National Audit Office Probe Finds Unboxed Festival Failed To Hit Audience Engagement Targets
National Audit Office Probe Finds Unboxed Festival Failed To Hit Audience Engagement Targets
Culture
Spending watchdog the National Audit Office has concluded that the Unboxed festival has failed to meet its audience engagement targets despite big boosts from TV specials.
Police Watchdog Warns Misogyny, Sexism And Predatory Behaviour Still Prevalent In Many Forces
Communities
Police Watchdog Warns Misogyny, Sexism And Predatory Behaviour Still Prevalent In Many Forces
Flagship Online Safety Bill Delayed For Second Time In Four Months
Culture
Flagship Online Safety Bill Delayed For Second Time In Four Months
Government Plans To 'Re-Examine' Case For Selling Off Channel 4
Culture
Government Plans To "Re-Examine" Case For Selling Off Channel 4
Nadine Dorries Resigns As Culture Secretary Despite Offer To Stay In Post
Culture
Nadine Dorries Resigns As Culture Secretary Despite Offer To Stay In Post
Government Accused Of 'Squandering' Money On 'Catastrophic' Project Dubbed 'Festival Of Brexit'
Culture
Government Accused Of "Squandering" Money On "Catastrophic" Project Dubbed "Festival Of Brexit"
Government Does Not Rule Out Contributing To Eurovision Costs, But Won't Promise ‘Blank Cheques’
Culture
Government Does Not Rule Out Contributing To Eurovision Costs, But Won't Promise ‘Blank Cheques’
The House Live
To cut funding from English National Opera heralds the death knell of this much-loved institution
Culture
By Sir Robert Neill MP
To cut funding from English National Opera heralds the death knell of this much-loved institution
Ad Net Zero: International Impact for UK Advertising’s Climate Action Plan Partner content
Environment
By Advertising Association
Ad Net Zero: International Impact for UK Advertising’s Climate Action Plan
Footballers face yellow cards – but the LGBT community risks a much graver threat
Culture
By Clive Betts MP
Footballers face yellow cards – but the LGBT community risks a much graver threat
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Dods Daily - your guide to what's happening in UK politics today
Dods Daily - your guide to what's happening in UK politics today
Political parties
What Could Labour's Government Agenda Look Like?
What Could Labour's Government Agenda Look Like?
Political parties
Michelle Mone Taking Leave From Lords, Christmas Rail Strikes Extended, SNP To Decide New Westminster Leader
Michelle Mone Taking Leave From Lords, Christmas Rail Strikes Extended, SNP To Decide New Westminster Leader
Political parties
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What the viral 'Jerry from Lowestoft' LBC clip says about race in Britain today
Communities
By Sangita Myska
What the viral "Jerry from Lowestoft" LBC clip says about race in Britain today
It’s the moment a video clip from my LBC radio programme was used by TV host Trevor Noah to open The Daily Show, thereby beaming it into the homes of millions of Americans, that I realised my conversation with the now infamous “Jerry from Lowestoft” had morphed into a socio-political phenomenon.
Stormzy’s ‘Mel Made Me Do It’ and the Nuances of Representing Black British Communities
Culture
By Nicolas Tyrell-Scott
Stormzy’s ‘Mel Made Me Do It’ and the Nuances of Representing Black British Communities
Galvanising an instantly primed audience — both domestically and beyond borders — the music video for the rapper Stormzy’s Mel Made Me Do It, was an instant draw upon its release released on 23 September, sitting atop Twitter’s trending topics within moments of its premiere.
National Audit Office to launch inquiry into Unboxed festival
Culture
By Sienna Rodgers
National Audit Office to launch inquiry into Unboxed festival
The National Audit Office has announced an inquiry into Unboxed, dubbed the “Festival of Brexit”, after The House magazine revealed it had cost the government £120m but seen just 238,000 visitors.
Culture news
My Most Memorable Christmas: MPs And Peers Reflect On Their Favourite Festive Moments
Communities
By Kate Proctor
My Most Memorable Christmas: MPs And Peers Reflect On Their Favourite Festive Moments
From surprise sledging to war-time gifts, family and community rallying to help one another through difficult times, our politicians share some touching tales from years gone by. Compiled by Kate Proctor.
Partner content
Health
By Betting And Gaming Council
BGC calls on government to listen to punters' warnings following 'alarming' survey showing vast majority fear stringent spending checks leading to rise in unsafe black market
Betting and Gaming Council chief executive Michael Dugher has called on the Government to “take heed” of punters after a survey showed high levels of opposition to stringent checks on how much they are allowed to spend.
The Online Safety Bill will not fix everything – but this is an overdue start
Culture
By Baroness Kidron
The Online Safety Bill will not fix everything – but this is an overdue start
There is little doubt that the exponential growth of the tech sector has come at a price for children, individuals and society.
The UK must take the lead against online sexual exploitation of children
Culture
By Karen Bradley MP
The UK must take the lead against online sexual exploitation of children
When Joy (pseudonym) was 10 years old, a woman she knew and trusted invited her into her house. Once she was inside, Joy was surprised when the woman asked her to take off her clothes so that she could take pictures. While Joy was scared by this request, she felt she had no choice as she was already inside the woman’s house.
Partner content
Culture
By Bar Council
Bar Council
Bar Council: Mark Fenhalls QC inaugural speech
Mark Fenhalls QC, Chair-Elect of the Bar Council, inaugural speech.
Commitment to child protection shows the betting and gaming industry’s determination to raise standards Partner content
Education
By Betting And Gaming Council
Commitment to child protection shows the betting and gaming industry’s determination to raise standards
A year on from the launch of the Government’s Gambling Review, we are now just weeks away from the resulting white paper.
Partner content
Culture
By Betting And Gaming Council
BGC welcomes Lucy Powell as new Shadow Secretary Of State For Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and Alex Davies-Jones as Shadow Gambling Minister
Standards body the Betting and Gaming Council has congratulated Lucy Powell on her appointment as Labour’s new Shadow Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.
Musicians deserve a fair share of streaming money
Culture
By Kevin Brennan MP
Musicians deserve a fair share of streaming money
I love music streaming. Who wouldn’t want to be able to access all the world’s music from a device in their back pocket? For those of us who grew up carrying 12-inch vinyl records around under their arms, streaming is a musical miracle.
Supporting the creative industries beyond Covid-19
Culture
By Lord Vaizey and Barry Sheerman MP
Supporting the creative industries beyond Covid-19
The impact of Covid-19 lockdowns on the creative industries has been enormous, with the restrictions on our galleries and exhibitions a matter of dismay right across the country. These facilities provide significant health and well-being benefits as community touch-points – benefits that we have come to appreciate all the more during Covid-19.
Harnessing tech in the online advertising ecosystem
Culture
By Lord Currie
Harnessing tech in the online advertising ecosystem
There is political resolve to change the UK regulatory system in response to the challenges thrown up by fast-evolving technologies and growing complexity in the online world.
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 Conservative Party’s approach to innovation policy has dramatically shifted.
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.
Barriers to EU touring will cost us British influence and talent
Culture
By David Warburton MP
Barriers to EU touring will cost us British influence and talent
In the words of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, “music is the universal language of mankind”. Music transcends borders and nations. But while music will always travel freely internationally, thanks in a huge part to the wonders of modern technology, the reach of our musicians has become increasingly limited due to the current constraints of the EU-UK Trade and Co-operation Agreement.
Championing progress on inclusion in advertising: a view from government and industry Partner content
Education
By Advertising Association
Championing progress on inclusion in advertising: a view from government and industry
Sharon Lloyd Barnes, Commercial Director and Inclusion Lead, at the Advertising Association, and Caroline Dinenage MP, former Minister for Digital and Culture reflect on the importance of inclusion in advertising, and how we can nurture talent in our workforce.
Partner content
Health
By Betting And Gaming Council
Betting And Gaming Council welcomes betting ad opt-out on Facebook
Standards body the Betting and Gaming Council have welcomed the news that Facebook are to introduce an opt-out for the vast majority of betting adverts on their platform.
For travel reform to take off, passengers must first be on board Partner content
Culture
By Which?
For travel reform to take off, passengers must first be on board
The travel industry has suffered more than most since the onset of the pandemic but its recovery cannot come at the expense of consumer rights. Today, I will appear before the Transport select committee to argue for greater protection for travellers as we look towards a fairer future.
Partner content
Health
By Betting And Gaming Council
Safer Gambling Week 2021 hailed ‘huge success’ as new figures confirm Record-Breaking Campaign
Safer Gambling Week 2021 has been described as a “huge success” after it emerged this year’s campaign had broken all previous records.
Partner content
Communities
By Advertising Association
All In to award Inclusion Champion Status for UK Advertising Companies
Further Actions To Build More Inclusive Workforce Planned For January and March 2022
The pandemic accelerated the shift to digital – we must now ensure no one is left behind
Culture
By Julie Elliott MP, Darren Jones MP, Esther McVey MP, Siobhain McDonagh MP, Damian Collins MP
The pandemic accelerated the shift to digital – we must now ensure no one is left behind
Our reliance on technology has never been greater as a nation. It forms a fundamental part of our day to day lives, how we communicate, access services, how we learn and how we work.
AI-pocalypse Now
Culture
By Noa Hoffman
AI-pocalypse Now
The late Stephen Hawking warned “creating effective AI could be the biggest event in the
history of our civilisation. Or the worst.” As the artificial intelligence revolution gathers
pace, government must plot a safe and successful digital pathway for the UK. Noa Hoffman reports.
Yorkshire County Cricket Club’s racism scandal is just the start of the sport’s reckoning
Culture
By Jarrod Kimber
Yorkshire County Cricket Club’s racism scandal is just the start of the sport’s reckoning
On 1 November this year, a discussion broke out across the airwaves and social media: could the word “P***” ever be construed as “banter”? Obviously, most people agree that no, it could not.
MPs Are Shocked By Social Media Influencer Parents 'Exploiting' Their Children
Culture
MPs Are Shocked By Social Media Influencer Parents "Exploiting" Their Children
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.
Partner content
Health
By Betting And Gaming Council
Problem gambling rates are falling but safer gambling ‘our top priority all year round’, says BCG Boss at start of Safer Gambling Week
Safer gambling is the regulated betting and gaming industry’s “top priority all year round”, standards body boss Michael Dugher has declared.
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Women in Local Government
2022
London
Women in Local Government
Women into Leadership London
2022
Mermaid Centre
Women into Leadership London
Women into Leadership Liverpool
2023
Liverpool
Women into Leadership Liverpool
Women in Education
2023
London
Women in Education