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Watch: Labour urges guarantee that Channel 4 privatisation is ‘off agenda for good’

Ministers must guarantee that Channel 4 privatisation is “off the agenda for good”, Labour has said, as a senior Conservative called for an end to “picking fights”. Shadow culture secretary Lucy Powell criticised the Government for the “total waste of time and money” in examining a potential sale of the…

Evening Standard

Major cycling event will have lasting legacy in Scotland, vows minister

Culture Secretary Angus Robertson spoke out about Glasgow hosting the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships.

The Independent UK

Government move to let Channel 4 make content prompts concern from indie sector

Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan confirmed the Government has scrapped plans to privatise the broadcaster.

The Independent UK

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Channel 4 sale set to be scrapped as Nadine Dorries launches bitter attack on Rishi Sunak

The privatisation of Channel 4 was proposed when Boris Johnson was still in Downing Street and was eagerly backed by then Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries.

Daily Record

Government set to drop plans to privatise Channel 4

Culture secretary Michelle Donelan has recommended that the government drop its plans to privatise Channel 4

Manchester Evening News

Channel 4 privatisation set to be scrapped as Boris Johnson's plan in tatters

The ex-PM had plotted revenge on Channel 4 by selling it off after 40 years of public ownership - but the sale now looks set to be ditched, according to a leaked letter from his Culture Secretary

Daily Mirror

Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan tells PM Rishi Sunak that plans to privatise Channel 4 should be dropped

The move was led by the previous Culture Secretary, Nadine Dorries, while Boris Johnson was Prime Minister

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Ex-Culture Club drummer racks up £1m costs in court battle with former bandmates

The payment of legal fees in the case will be decided following an outcome of the trial due to begin on March 23 next year.

The Independent UK

BBC appoints Sir Damon Buffini to deputy chair to boost its commercial income

This comes as Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan said it is ‘impossible’ to sustain the broadcaster on its current licence fee model.

The Independent UK

Impossible to sustain BBC on current licence fee model, Culture Secretary says

Michelle Donelan confirmed she would continue with the Government review into the annual BBC charge.

The Independent UK

Three local artists make '2022 Power 100' ranking

The Culture Ministry congratulated three Thai artists listed among the most influential people in art in the "2022 Power 100", an annual ranking by the London-based magazine ArtReview.

Bangkok Post

Online Safety Bill: Legislation to stop harmful social media content becomes law

Ministers have hailed the controversial bill as a ‘game-changing piece of legislation’

Evening Standard

Molly Russell's dad accuses Government of 'watering down' online safety bill

The Government is overhauling its proposed Online Safety Bill to force tech giants to improve protections for children but has faced criticism for axing a duty on firms to remove legal but harmful content

Daily Mirror

Rishi Sunak claims Tory party is 'united' hours after former minister slams him over COP27 snub

Former Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries took aim at Rishi Sunak saying it was "wrong" for him not to address climate issues at the summit.

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Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan considers legislation to better protect Gaelic broadcasting

Former Scotland Office minister Iain Stewart said Gaelic broadcasting 'requires public sector broadcast status'

Daily Mirror

Sajid Javid hits out at Tory government delays over online safety - despite promises

The former Culture Secretary who published proposals on online harms in 2018, said today: "Four years later, nothing has happened".

Daily Mirror

Nadine Dorries warns Tories face 'complete wipeout' and won't rule out Johnson comeback

The former Culture Secretary warned the Conservatives would probably face 'complete wipeout' if there was a general election tomorrow - and said 'I don't rule anything out'

Evening Standard

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'Baffled' Nadine Dorries says Boris Johnson 'one of world's greatest leaders'

The former Culture Secretary warned Liz Truss not to count on her support if they start "reversing" Mr Johnson's achievements - and did not rule out a return to government if her ex-boss gets the top job again

Evening Standard

Liz Truss government to ‘re-examine’ business case for sale of Channel 4

Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan also declined to be drawn on future of BBC licence fee

Evening Standard

More than 250,000 people queued to see Queen lying-in-state

Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan revealed the number on Tuesday morning

The Hindu

Around 1,200 gifts to PM Modi to be auctioned from September 17

The Culture Ministry organises the fourth edition of e-auction of PM mementos from September 17 to October 2

Reuters

Greek actress and singer Irene Papas dies aged 96

Greek actress and singer Irene Papas, who gained international recognition starring in classic 1960s films such as "Zorba the Greek" and "The Guns of Navarone", has died at the age of 96, Greece's culture ministry said on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Spain, France kick off anniversary celebration of Picasso

Against the backdrop of Picasso´s iconic anti-war painting, “Guernica,” the culture ministers of France and Spain have gathered in Madrid to kick off a year of commemorative acts to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the death of the Spanish artist who revolutionized the world of art

The Independent UK

Theatre energy crisis highlighted as priority for incoming Culture Secretary

A joint statement from the Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre said it hoped to work with Michelle Donelan on issues such as the energy crisis.

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