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Russia was behind hoax calls to Ben Wallace and Priti Patel, says UK

An unsuccessful attempt was also made to target Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries with the operation

Evening Standard

'We'll prove Richard Gere wrong': High hopes as Stalybridge crowned Greater Manchester's Town of Culture

The Tameside area will be the region's Town of Culture for 2022

Manchester Evening News

Nations unite and seek further sporting sanctions against Russia and Belarus

A virtual summit was convened by the Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries and Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston on March 3.

The Independent UK

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Dorries: RT must never again be allowed to broadcast poisonous propaganda in UK

The Culture Secretary said she hopes watchdog Ofcom’s 27 investigations into the Kremlin-backed broadcaster will result in the removal of its licence.

The Independent UK

Nadine Dorries heaps praise on 'unbiased' BBC in Ukraine after years of criticism

The Culture Secretary praised the BBC and other outlets in an emotional moment, offering "heartfelt thanks and admiration" for reporters on the frontline of the conflict

Daily Mirror

BBC faces ban in Russia if UK shuts down RT, Liz Truss warns MPs

Last week Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries asked Ofcom to review the operation of RT.

The Independent UK

Lebanon: Ministry Statement on Ukraine Stirs Political Divisions

A Lebanese foreign ministry statement on the crisis in Ukraine has stirred internal divisions. Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib condemned on Thursday the “invasion of Ukrainian territory.” He called on Russia to halt its military operations at once, withdraw its troops and return to dialogue and negotiations as a means…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Kremlin-backed RT brands call for Ofcom review ‘hypocritical’ in swipe at BBC

Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries asked Ofcom to review the operation of the channel.

The Independent UK

Nadine Dorries blasts BBC and and pledges loyalty to Boris Johnson

'They just believe they are right about everything' - Culture Secretary

Wales Online

Saudi Arabia Supports Efforts To Develop Innovative Cultural Policies

Saudi Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan said that the Kingdom supports local, regional and international efforts to develop innovative cultural policies and promote the role of the cultural sector as a major factor of sustainable development. The minister’s remarks came during a high-level ministerial session of the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Pressure on ministers to release details of meeting linked to Boris Johnson flat refurb

Ministers are resisting the release of documents related to a meeting about plans for a new ‘Great Exhibition’ between then-Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden, refurb-bankroller Lord Brownlow and the Royal Albert Hall last January

Daily Mirror

House of Lords committee to launch inquiry into funding of BBC

Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries had previously announced that the licence fee would be frozen for the next two years.

The Independent UK

Brickbat: Now, That's Going Too Far

British Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries said the government is preparing legislation that would limit streaming services from showing comedy that some people might find offensive. Her remarks came after some people expressed outrage about comedian Jimmy Carr's latest special for Netflix. In one bit, Carr said that when people talk…

Reason

Nadine Dorries slams 'abhorrent' Jimmy Carr and says new laws will ban offensive comedy

Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries has suggested new laws would hold to account streaming sites from airing controversial jokes after the backlash surrounding Jimmy Carr's Netflix special, His Dark Material

Daily Mirror

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Nadine Dorries considering law that could see Netflix fined for offensive jokes

The Culture Secretary said the government is considering a new law that could see Netflix face sanctions over Jimmy Carr's joke about the deaths of members of travelling communities in the Holocaust

Daily Mirror

Nadine Dorries bristles in TV car-crash and blames Boris Johnson's untruths on researchers

The Culture Secretary appeared affronted when asked when she last spoke to Boris Johnson, whom she'd been sent on TV to defend

Evening Standard

Culture Secretary says new laws will stop Netflix airing offensive comments following Jimmy Carr uproar

Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries has suggested the government could bring in legislation that stops steaming services from airing offensive content.

Daily Record

Nadine Dorries grilled in awkward interview over Boris Johnson 'Partygate' scandal

The Culture Secretary was tasked with defending Johnson this morning after the Prime Minister was reportedly pictured holding a can of beer during an alleged rule-busting party for his birthday in June 2020.

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Wales Online

Dorries mixes up MPs, supports PM on Savile slur and says Partygate is 'Remainer plot'

The Culture Secretary has defended the Prime Minister in an interview on Saturday morning

The Independent UK

Culture Secretary was embarrassing in defence of PM, says festival boss

Sacha Lord, co-founder of Parklife, criticised the Culture Secretary for lack of communication with others in the sector.

The Independent UK

Arts and culture outside London to receive funding in Levelling Up White Paper

Places such as Stoke-on-Trent, Barnsley, Rochdale and Wigan may end up being given further support under the plans.

Evening Standard

Cabinet ministers clash over BBC licence fee plans

Work and Pensions Secretary Therese Coffey has hinted that she clashed in a Cabinet meeting with Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries over plans to scrap the licence fee which funds the BBC.

Radio France Internationale

French MPs vote to return artworks stolen by Nazis to rightful owners

French parliamentarians have voted unanimously in favour of a bill to restore stolen artworks, looted by Nazis during the second world war, to their Jewish owners. Culture minister Roselyne Bachelot said it was a "historic" moment that would set wheels in motion for further restitutions.

Wales Online

Former BBC News head calls on corporation to 'stop making lower grade stuff'

Roger Mosey speaks out after Culture Secretary confirms licence fee is to be frozen at £159 for two years

Daily Mirror

Pensioners left 'bitterly disappointed' at Tory Nadine Dorries in TV licence row

Older people's group Silver Voices lashed out at the controversial Culture Secretary in the latest development in the over-75s' free licences dispute

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