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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

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

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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

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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

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

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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.

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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.

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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.

The National (Scotland)

Angus Robertson tells Douglas Ross to 'put up or shut up' on SNP backbencher 'talks'

SCOTTISH Culture Secretary Angus Robertson has told Douglas Ross to “put up or shut up” following his suggestion that “a number” of SNP…

The Independent UK

Frazer defends Tory MPs who host GB News shows after ‘unacceptable’ comments

The Culture Secretary dodged a question over whether Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson should consider axing his £100,000-a-year show amid the row.

The Hindu

Actor Madhu felicitated

The Independent UK

Culture Secretary tells media bosses to review processes in wake of Brand claims

Lucy Frazer made her comments during a keynote speech at the Royal Television Society Cambridge Conference.

Radio France Internationale

French minister denies boycotting African artists amid visa confusion

France's Culture Minister on Friday said the suspension of visas for artists from Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso was due to security concerns in light of the recent military coups in those countries and in no way a "boycott".

The Independent UK

Government launches taskforce to stop ‘devastating’ lawsuits against journalists

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer will meet groups from the media and legal sectors on Monday.

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