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Government betraying children by gutting smartphone Bill, MPs told

Tory former minister Kit Malthouse described the Protection of Children (Digital Safety and Data Protection) Bill, as a ‘hollowed-out gesture’.

Evening Standard

Minister meets with EU to discuss ‘red tape’ which touring musicians face

Liberal Democrat culture spokesman Max Wilkinson urged Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy not to ‘go breaking my heart’ over the issue.

The Independent UK

Government will ‘take everybody into the digital future’ with new inclusion plan

Technology ministers Peter Kyle and Sir Chris Bryant have unveiled a new plan to boost access to digital skills training and tech.

Evening Standard

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‘Inventive’ teenagers could circumvent a social media ban, MP warns

MPs have been debating a petition calling for a minimum age on social media.

Evening Standard

Starmer’s security reason for giving up Chagos Islands ‘blown out of water’ by junior minister

Exclusive: Communications minister Sir Christopher Bryant has rubbished claims that satellite communication could be removed from Diego Garcia

The Independent UK

Inside AstraZeneca’s abandoned UK vaccine plant deal as Labour and Tories face questions over £450m collapse

AstraZeneca’s planned vaccine hub for Liverpool is off the table - business editor Karl Matchett and Whitehall editor Kate Devlin question why it fell through

The Independent UK

Kay Burley's most controversial Sky News moments as she quits channel after 36 years

From making Peter Andre cry on live TV to her suspension for breaching Covid rules

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Kay Burley’s memorable interviews: From Peter Andre to empty chairing MP

She has also encountered protests during her interviews.

Evening Standard

AstraZeneca’s U-turn on £450m Speke expansion ‘deeply disappointing’, says minister

Chris Bryant says reduction of government support was linked to change in drugmaker’s proposed investment

The Guardian - UK

AstraZeneca investment deal ‘didn’t add up for UK taxpayer’, says minister

Science minister Sir Chris Bryant said the Government feels regretful about the plan being ditched and ‘would prefer to have got this over the line’.

Evening Standard

Culture minister wants ‘massive production budget’ to remain part of BBC licence

The Government will consider funding options to support the broadcaster’s long-term future when it reviews the BBC’s current Royal Charter.

Evening Standard

AI copyright rules ‘threaten to rip rug from under’ artists, warns MP

Ministers could introduce an exception to copyright law for ‘text data and mining’.

The Independent UK

Europe's largest data centre to be built in London commuter belt as £4bn plan given green light

Minister Sir Chris Bryant said the project ‘would drive economic growth through the creation of skilled jobs across the South East’

Evening Standard

Minister swerves ‘cultural mutilation’ claim as church VAT scheme extended

The Government has extended its listed places of worship grant scheme into March 2026.

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The Independent UK

Ipswich music ecosystem a ‘model’ for towns after Sheeran success – minister

Culture ministers also faced questions about the future of small music venues.

The Independent UK

Plan to halt online ticket touting ‘spivs’ could bolster black market – MP

Saqib Bhatti said that as an Oasis fan ‘we know that we didn’t have the necessary information upfront’ when tickets went on sale for the ’25 Tour.

The Guardian - UK

UK arts and media reject plan to let AI firms use copyrighted material

Exclusive: Coalition of musicians, photographers and newspapers insist existing copyright laws must be respected

The Independent UK

‘Someone like you’: AI-generated Adele lyrics read out in parliament

Technology minister Sir Chris Bryant read out AI-generated Adele lyrics to draw attention to how machines can “imagine” versions of existing artists’ songs without paying them any money.

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Evening Standard

Minister reads out AI-generated Adele lyrics to draw attention to copyright risks

Technology minister Chris Bryant read out lines from a fake Adele song to demonstrate how AI bots use existing material without paying artists.

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X reacts to Commanders’ 20-19 win over the Saints

Social media wasn't impressed with the Commanders' latest win.

The Independent UK

Brexit makes touring Europe ‘simply not viable’ for musicians, minister admits

Exclusive: Chris Bryant says the government ‘fully recognises the scale of challenges facing professionals wishing to tour in Europe’

Evening Standard

Dame Barbara Hepworth sculpture worth £3.5 million at risk of leaving UK

The wooden painted sculpture, made in the 1940s, has been exhibited at the Tate galleries.

The Independent UK

Major incident declared in South Wales as Storm Bert takes its toll

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, South Wales Fire and Rescue, Natural Resources Wales and South Wales Police have declared a major incident.

Evening Standard

Ministers hope for tourism boost with Bedfordshire Universal Studios resort

Blake Stephenson described Universal Studios’ plan for a new Bedfordshire resort as a ‘gamechanger’ for the region

Evening Standard

Government pledges more digital inclusion as rural Wales gets phone mast boost

Seven upgraded masts have gone live across rural Wales to help improve 4G signal for homes and businesses.

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