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England kit's multi-coloured St George’s Cross ‘pointless and unnecessary', says Cabinet minister Lucy Frazer

‘Fans should always come first, and it’s clear that this is not what fans want,’ says the Culture Secretary

Evening Standard

'A fight for your way of life’: Lithuania's culture minister on Ukraine and Russian disinformation

Lithuania’s Minister of Culture Simonas Kairys spoke to FRANCE 24 about Lithuania's fight against Russian disinformation and why the Baltic nation feels so bound to Ukraine.

France 24

Podcast: #MeToo hits French cinema, mobile movie theatre, leap year paper

How a wave of #MeToo allegations against French directors is shaking up the cinema industry; the Cinémobile movie theatre bringing culture to the countryside; and the satirical news rag that appears just once every four years, on 29 February.

Radio France Internationale

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Colombia To Start Recovering Bounty From 18th-century Shipwreck

Colombia's government on Friday announced an expedition to remove items of "incalculable value" from the wreck of the legendary San Jose Galleon, which sank in 1708 while laden with gold, silver and emeralds estimated to be worth billions of dollars.

International Business Times

Museum Chief Brands Tourist-hit Florence A 'Prostitute'

Mass tourism has turned Florence into a "prostitute", one of the city's museum directors said Monday, sparking outrage from politicians including Italy's culture minister.

International Business Times

OPINION - Lucy Frazer is wrong to say the BBC is biased, when I had to flee war it was a rock of sanity and fairness

The BBC is back in the news after Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer boldly declared on television and the radio yesterday that there was a “perception among audiences” that the corporation was biased. Downing Street last night backed her; Rishi Sunak said the BBC has “more work to do” — though…

Evening Standard

BBC Charter Mid-Term Review Calls for Better Complaints Handling & Diversity

The UK government has set the pace for BBC reforms by publishing a mid-term review of the 11-year BBC Charter to regain viewers' trust as shown by reduced faith in BBC complaints handling.

International Business Times UK

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Demolition of 'Marie Curie' site on hold in Paris amid heritage debate

France's culture minister said Friday that the demolition of a site linked to pioneering radioactivity researcher Marie Curie would be put on hold. This after several prominent figures called for its preservation in the name of heritage.

Radio France Internationale

KCBC slams Minister for remarks on priests’ presence at PM’s Xmas meet

KCBC and other Christian forums react strongly to alleged remarks made by Culture Minister Saji Cherian & K.T. Jaleel on Christmas celebrations.

The Hindu

The Ultimate Christmas Day Playlist - curated by the Standard’s culture team

From soundtracking the early promise of Christmas morning right through to the deranged after-party, we've got your back....

Evening Standard

Bourges named as European culture capital for 2028

Bourges, a medium-sized town in the heart of France, is looking forward to an economic boost after being chosen as the European Capital of Culture for 2028 alongside Ceské Budejovice, in the Czech Republic, and Skopje, in North Macedonia.

Radio France Internationale

Ancient Roman Home With 'Unparalleled' Mosaic Found In Italy

Italian archaeologists have uncovered a luxurious Roman home near the Colosseum, boasting an "unparalleled" mosaic featuring shells, marble and precious glass, the culture ministry said Tuesday.

International Business Times

Tricia Tuttle appointed as the next director of the annual Berlin film festival

Germany's culture minister has announced that Tricia Tuttle, a former director of the London Film Festival, will become the new director of the Berlin International Film Festival next year

The Independent UK

BBC licence fee to rise, culture secretary confirms

Despite the rise, the culture secretary has confirmed the goverment is doing as much as possible to support families during difficult times

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

BBC licence fee to rise by more than £10 next year

The licence fee will rise from £159 to £169.50 next year, Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer has announced

Evening Standard

TV executive Samir Shah is Government’s choice for next BBC chairman

Dr Shah is currently chief executive of award-winning production company Juniper TV

The Independent UK

BBC’s expected licence fee hike will be blocked because it’s too high, culture secretary signals

Under a funding agreement struck by Boris Johnson, the levy is supposed to rise in line with inflation from April, and in the three years after that

Evening Standard

Culture Secretary steps in to potentially block UAE-backed Redbird's Telegraph deal on public interest grounds

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer says she “will be issuing a Public Interest Intervention Notice” on the deal

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The Independent UK

New data powers ‘could allow DWP to snoop on pensioners’ bank accounts’

Culture minister Sir John Whittingdale said the powers would be “focused” on benefit claimants, but MPs were not convinced.

The Independent UK

Streaming giants ‘must ensure access to UK-made children’s programming’

Labour called on the Culture Secretary to speak with international media platforms like Disney+ and YouTube.

The Independent UK

Culture Secretary: Media Bill will remove threats to public service broadcasters

The Bill has its second reading in the House of Commons on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Film, music and publishing bosses to meet Government to discuss risks of AI

A roundtable event led by culture Secretary Lucy Frazer will look at how AI will impact film, music and television on Monday.

Evening Standard

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer says 'from the river to the sea' chant is anti-Semitic

Lucy Frazer says the chant calls for 'the eradication of the state of Israel and...Jews within Israel'

The Independent UK

FA would face criticism one way or another for conflict response – Southgate

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer was “extremely disappointed” by the FA’s decision not to light up the Wembley arch in colours of the Israeli flag.

The Independent UK

Sunak says jointly hosting Euro 2028 will deliver ‘massive boost’ to economy

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer said the tournament is expected to deliver £2.6 billion of socio-economic benefit across the host nations.

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