Business
Government ‘not considering’ general taxation to replace BBC licence fee
"But there is no question in my mind that the licence fee is not only insufficient, it's raising insufficient money to support the BBC,...
Lisa Nandy
Business
Government funding boost to ‘turbocharge’ UK creative industries
In addition to the support, the government has also launched a new UK Soft Power Council to build trust and drive economic growth
Business
Lisa Nandy ‘looking at alternatives to BBC licence fee’
According to a report, the Secretary of State is considering alternative funding models, including mutualisation
Artificial Intelligence
UK government consults creative industry on AI copyright exemption
The consultation aims to give creative industries and AI developers clarity over copyright laws
Business
Culture Secretary sets out plan for BBC financial sustainability
The government said it intends to use a review of the corporation's Royal Charter to consider funding options to support its long-term future
People
Lisa Nandy appointed as new Culture Secretary
The Wigan MP was previously PPS to former Shadow Olympics Minister, Tessa Jowell