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Former French culture minister's offices raided in Epstein files fallout

French investigators raided the offices of former Culture Minister Jack Lang, 86, on Monday, as prosecutors step up efforts to examine potential links between French nationals and the crimes of US financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Radio France Internationale

‘Inhaled with my groin’: The Australian’s Wuthering Heights review makes a splash

Reviewer Nikki Gemmell gives an enthusiastic five stars, meanwhile job cuts at the Oz are starting to show. Plus: Asio’s email fail

The Guardian - AU

Culture Secretary intervenes in Daily Mail owner’s £500m Telegraph takeover

Lisa Nandy has launched an investigation into the deal amid concerns it could impact competition in the media sector.

Evening Standard

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Daily Mail’s £500m Telegraph takeover faces government investigation

Linda Nandy expressed ‘concerns’ over the deal’s potential impact in UK media

The Independent UK

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy condemns Labour briefings ‘dripping with misogyny’

It comes after the Prime Minister held talks with female Labour parliamentarians earlier on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

‘Clearly not’: Lucy Powell asked if she would have ennobled Lord Doyle

The peer, who has had the Labour whip removed, earlier apologised and said he believed Morton’s initial assertions of innocence.

Evening Standard

Former French culture minister quits Arab World Institute over Epstein ties

France has become another European country to be shaken by the Epstein affair as ex-minister Jack Lang resigns and is set to face a tax fraud probe over alleged financial ties to the late disgraced financier.

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‘One of the most stunning sights in the country’: your picks for UK town of culture

From pirates and skateboarders in Hastings to legends and locks in Devizes, from dolphins in Scarborough to the ‘artists’ town’ of Kirkcudbright, readers put forward their favourite places

The Guardian - UK

Lisa Nandy says £1.5bn arts investment will help boost national confidence

The cash boost aims to help increase opportunities for people to engage and experience their local art, history and heritage.

Evening Standard

Culture Secretary ‘minded’ to look into Daily Mail owner’s £500m Telegraph deal

In November, Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT) agreed to purchase the Telegraph from RedBird IMI.

Evening Standard

Security services will not be ‘exempt’ from Hillsborough Law, says Nandy

Amendments proposed by the Government brought spies within the scope of the legislation, subject to the approval of the head of their service.

Evening Standard

Free TV licences for benefits claimants considered under Government plans

Officials are considering making concessions for individuals receiving state support, according to a review of the BBC’s Royal Charter

Evening Standard

Jared Kushner ditches Serbia hotel project hours after four government officials charged in bribery probe

Affinity Partners withdraws from controversial Belgrade luxury development after Culture Minister Nikola Selakovic and three others accused of corruption

The Independent UK

Minister demands explanation from Starmer after being sacked from cabinet

Culture minister Ian Murray is still furious about receiving no explanation over why he was sacked as Scottish secretary

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Evening Standard

Trump tirade against Sadiq Khan slammed by Starmer who says he's hugely proud of Mayor of London

The US president lashed out at Sir Sadiq saying he is a ‘horrible, vicious, disgusting mayor’

The Independent UK

PM warns of ‘lost decade of kids’ as 10-year youth plan launched

The Prime Minister warned of a ‘lost decade of young kids left as collateral damage’.

Evening Standard

Head of culture select committee advises against replacing BBC chairman

It comes after director-general Tim Davie and chief executive of BBC News Deborah Turness resigned in the wake of controversy over an edited speech.

The Independent UK

Britain's Daily Mail publisher enters exclusive talks to buy Telegraph Media Group for $654 million

The publisher of Britain's Daily Mail has entered exclusive talks to buy Telegraph Media Group in a deal that would link two news groups that have traditionally supported the right-leaning Conservative Party

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Evening Standard

Reeves not ‘playing fast and loose with people’s money’ amid tax U-turn reports

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy would not be drawn into speculation that Ms Reeves has abandoned plans for the manifesto-breaking tax hike.

The Independent UK

BBC licence fee ‘criminalises people who want to watch television’, Nadine Dorries says

Former Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries has attacked the BBC licence fee , arguing the mandatory payment "criminalises people who want to watch television."

Evening Standard

Nandy sets out plans for BBC charter review in wake of Trump crisis

The Culture Secretary addressed the matter in the House of Commons.

The Independent UK

Nandy issues BBC warning to MPs as she sets out charter review amid Trump crisis

The BBC’s charter expires at the end of 2027 and the process of reviewing it is now set to begin

The Guardian - UK

Durham’s Lumiere festival was a beacon of hope and togetherness – we cannot let the lights go out on the rest of the arts

The UK’s culture sector needs financial, political and public support to survive. Funding is not a ‘favour’. It is an investment in imagination, in our shared experience – and in inspiration and joy

The Independent UK

Tim Davie to address BBC staff after Donald Trump’s legal threat

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy is also expected to make a statement in the Commons on the issues facing the BBC.

The Independent UK

BBC chairman expected to apologise for Trump speech edit after Davie resignation

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said she was ‘confident’ BBC bosses would treat allegations of bias seriously.

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