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UK sports minister in World Cup gaffe over England qualification

THE UK sports minister has congratulated England on making the World Cup’s knockout stages – even though they could still fail to qualify ...

The National (Scotland)

Over-55s drive surge in UK exercise numbers with ‘more adults than ever’ keeping active

A new survey has revealed a record number of adults in England are engaging in physical activity

The Independent UK

Developers warned they may be breaking the law by making video games unplayable

Concerns were raised after developer Ubisoft discontinued online racing game The Crew in 2024

The Independent UK

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Sarina Wiegman urges more investment in women’s game at Downing Street reception

The triumphant England team flew home to attend a reception hosted by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and sports minister Stephanie Peacock.

The Independent UK

England men’s team should ‘take a lesson’ from the Lionesses, says Starmer

‘I'm sure the men's team will be watching on and taking notes as to how they follow their efforts’, the prime minister’s official spokesperson said after the England women’s football team’s dramatic victory

The Independent UK

Emmerdale films last minute scene after England’s Euros triumph

The show’s producer said that it felt ‘right and proper’ to celebrate the Lionesses victory

The Independent UK

Lionesses to celebrate Euros win at Downing Street reception

The reception will begin two days of celebrations for the England team.

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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

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.

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The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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.

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The Independent UK

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 Guardian - 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 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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