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Rome, Navalny Widow Blast Italy Invite For Pro-Kremlin Maestro

Italy's culture minister joined the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on Tuesday in condemning an invitation for maestro Valery Gergiev to perform near Naples, saying it risked being propaganda for Moscow.

International Business Times

The Bayeux Tapestry to be displayed in UK for first time in nearly 1,000 years

The treasured 11th-century artwork will be on loan from France - a move that has been described by the UK Culture Secretary as "a symbol of our shared history with our friends in France, a relationship built over centuries and one that continues to endure."

Euronews

Lisa Nandy says she asked BBC why nobody was fired for airing Gaza documentary

A review looking into Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone is due to be published later this week.

Evening Standard

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BBC boss Tim Davie under mounting pressure in Glastonbury 'hate chant' row after it emerges he didn't pull livestream

BBC Director General was at Glastonbury when Bob Vylan chanted ‘death, death to the IDF’ and was consulted on what to do about broadcaster’s coverage

Evening Standard

Sam Fender and Chappell Roan help bring £1.2bn tourism boost to North West

Sam Fender, Chappell Roan and the Foo Fighters brought music tourists to Manchester, while Taylor Swift’s tour brought overseas fans to the UK.

Evening Standard

Project to reinterpret slave trader statues in London launched

The City of London Corporation has launched a project to reinterpret the statues of slave traders.

The Independent UK

Scottish Government announces £3 million in funding for 14 festivals

The Scottish Government has awarded £3 million in funding to 14 festivals, the Culture Secretary has announced

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Creative industries to get £380m boost ahead of industrial strategy launch

The investment was announced by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy.

Evening Standard

Starmer wishes Lionesses luck ahead of Women’s Euro 2025 tournament

The Prime Minister announced plans for new school sport partnerships as he met the England women’s team at St George’s Park.

Evening Standard

Culture Secretary welcomes BBC update on Scottish shows after Traitors row

Culture Secretary Angus Robertson has welcomed a new plan by the BBC on shows which are commissioned outside of London

The National (Scotland)

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

UK to allow foreign states to own 15% stake in British newspapers

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said the move would allow media outlets to seek investment while limiting the risk of outside influence.

Euronews

BBC executives ‘draw a line in the sand’ after workplace culture review

The review was announced in 2024 in the wake of the furore over disgraced former newsreader Huw Edwards.

The Independent UK

Media executive set to be named chair of new independent football regulator

David Kogan has previously advised the Premier League and EFL on TV rights deals and will hold a crucial role in the game

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Fashion is in the soul of the UK, says Culture Secretary

The Labour politician, 45, promised that the fashion world was at the ‘heart’ of the Government’s industrial strategy.

Evening Standard

What to expect from Universal's first UK theme park in Bedfordshire

The multi-billion-pound venue, the first such Universal attraction in Europe, will include a 500-room hotel and attractions inspired by top franchises

Evening Standard

Famous names sign letter urging Culture Secretary to save River City jobs

The letter warned of a risk that Scottish entertainment workers will have to leave the country to find work.

Evening Standard

Government AI plans depend on ‘more remuneration’ for creatives, says minister

Culture minister Sir Chris Bryant told MPs the UK is a ‘content superpower’ as he defended Government plans on AI and copyright law.

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The Independent UK

MP: Charities supporting gambling addicts at risk of closure without funding

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said the Government is ‘working hard’ to resolve any gaps in funding.

Radio France Internationale

France's contested public broadcasting reform halted after dispute in parliament

The controversial plan to merge French public broadcasting companies faced a new setback Tuesday when its parliamentary committee review was suspended following an incident involving Culture Minister Rachida Dati.

Evening Standard

Museums and libraries to receive £30m in funding for repairs and upgrades

It comes after culture secretary Lisa Nandy announced the £270 million Arts Everywhere Fund in February.

Evening Standard

Culture Secretary speaks of ‘regret’ over decision to end River City TV show

Angus Robertson has ‘concerns’ over the impact the ending of the programme could have for training in the TV sector.

Evening Standard

Lisa Nandy urges next generation to ‘carry the torch’ before VE Day anniversary

The Culture Secretary announced the full programme of events to mark the anniversary.

Evening Standard

‘Elitism’ holds back working-class women from acting, Culture Secretary told

Hollyoaks star Isabelle Smith said ‘it’s not very easy to get a job… especially in an arts industry’.

The Independent UK

Young people to be given a say on how money should be spent in their area

An online survey will collect responses alongside focus groups.

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