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New football watchdog set to be established as MPs back independent regulator

The Football Governance Bill is poised to become law after it cleared the Commons

The Independent UK

New football watchdog set to be established following MPs’ backing

The Football Governance Bill is poised to become law after it cleared the Commons.

The Independent UK

Sport minister rejects calls to consult on alcohol ban in football stands

Stephanie Peacock said moves to reverse the ban, which has been in place since 1985, do not fall within the scope of the Football Governance Bill.

The Independent UK

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Abolishing culture, media and sport department would be ‘madness’ – minister

Culture minister Sir Chris Bryant told MPs: “Honestly, the department is not going to be abolished.”

Evening Standard

‘Players want a different path’: why John Amaechi backs change in British basketball

Former NBA star says existing league is a ‘cartel’ that fails young players but others have fears over the new franchise

The Guardian - UK

Sports minister asks questions about British Basketball’s deal

The sports minister Stephanie Peacock has asked UK Sport to investigate corruption allegations of unlawful tender made against the British Basketball Federation over a controversial 15-year deal with an American consortium to operate a new men’s professional league from 2026

The Guardian - UK

Amateur rugby clubs experiencing more concussions since tackle law change – MP

Camborne and Redruth MP Perran Moon said anecdotal evidence suggested players were also suffering most serious concussions.

The Independent UK

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Government should be able to order football regulator to review decisions – MP

Tory Luke Evans said unhappiness over the end of FA Cup replays could be avoided if ministers can ask a new governing body to ‘look again’.

The Independent UK

Minister encourages ‘balanced’ approach over Six Nations broadcast deal

The Government’s remarks came in response to calls from MPs to protect free-to-air coverage.

The Independent UK

Charities in ‘real danger’ due to employers’ national insurance rise, Tories say

The shadow culture secretary said the Government’s ‘charity tax’ will cost the sector £1.4 billion.

Evening Standard

Streaming review launched amid fears ‘vulnerable’ could be left behind

In 2023, 87% of UK households had access to an internet-enabled primary TV.

Evening Standard

Sir Keir Starmer hails ‘excellent’ Team GB athletes ahead of Paris Olympics

The Prime Minister backed the athletes to ‘inspire a new generation to take up sport’.

The Independent UK

Cosy ties and £400,000 in political donations: why Labour has a gambling problem

Labour talked tough on regulation in its manifesto, but questions have been raised about how it will proceed with legislation if it comes into office

The Guardian - UK

Labour backs away from press reforms after Prince Harry’s phone-hacking court victory

The party has made it clear that Keir Starmer had no intention of reviving the second stage of the Leveson inquiry

The Guardian - UK

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The Independent UK

Labour hope to snatch Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire in double by-election coup

Sir Keir Starmer’s party are feeling positive about their chances in the two previously safe Conservative seats.

The Independent UK

BBC staff fear losing redundancy pay if they speak out about radio cuts, says MP

Culture minister Julia Lopez said she would do her best to ‘get some heads wobbling’ at the corporation over the changes.

Evening Standard

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announces mini-frontbench reshuffle

The reshuffle sees a change to some members of Sir Keir’s top team

The Independent UK

Armed forces anti-bullying line receives 660 calls in 20 months

Labour shadow defence minister Stephanie Peacock said ‘personnel should not be experiencing such levels of bullying, harassment and discrimination’.

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Daily Mirror

Family face losing £1,200 on holiday to Spain due to 'nightmare' passport delays

Some passengers are concerned they will lose thousands of pounds on pre-booked summer holidays due to lengthy renewal delays – despite filing their applications months ago

Bristol Post

Passport warning amid Home Office 'shambles' that could ruin your summer holiday

The government says people should apply for their new passports long in advance of their expiry as delays clog up the system ahead of the summer holidays

Liverpool Echo

Passport warning for holidaymakers travelling abroad this summer

Brits are being asked to check their passports before they travel abroad

Evening Standard

‘Shambolic’ passport delays could ruin summer holidays for millions, MPs warn

Summer holidays are at risk for millions of people due to “shambolic” delays in processing passports, MPs have warned.

Daily Mirror

Brits warned to renew passports 'ASAP' as 'shambles' set to ruin summer holidays

The Passport Office is suffering chaotic backlogs with a 10-week processing time - so Brits should check their expiry date and renew if necessary 'as soon as possible' to avoid being caught out

Daily Mirror

Labour big guns join campaign for compensation for LGBT+ armed forces veterans

The Sunday Mirror has campaigned for justice for up to 20,000 LGBT+ veterans who were jailed or dismissed because of their sexuality

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