Business
UK government launches BBC Charter Review, considers future of the licence fee
" must reflect the whole of the UK, remain an engine for economic growth and be funded in a way that is sustainable...
Lisa Nandy
Business
Lisa Nandy stresses need for “strong” public service media to help viewers make informed choices
Nandy spoke about the essential nature of public service media in an increasingly febrile environment
Production & Post
Lisa Nandy endorses Marlow Film Studio
The Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport has voiced her support ahead of a decision on the long-running saga
Artificial Intelligence
UK government pledges to find a way forward for AI adoption in the creative industries
"During the consultation, we have heard you loud and clear that what works for one part of the creative industries doesn’t work for another,"...
Business
Lisa Nandy ‘rules out streamers’ levy’
Lisa Nandy said that the government "doesn't want to do anything to deter investment" in the UK's TV and film industry
Production & Post
Government expects Crown Works Studios to proceed ‘at pace’
Production company Fulwell 73 and financiers Cain International plan to build 20 premium sound stages at the complex
Business
Film studio tax relief programme gets underway in England
Eligible studios will receive the relief directly from their local authorities, with no need to submit a claim
Business
Government considers extending UK TV Licence to streaming-only households
A range of options is reportedly under consideration ahead of the current Royal Charter period's ending in 2027
Business
‘The devil’s in the detail’: industry reacts to UK DCMS funding boost
Media and entertainment business leaders across the UK have cautiously welcomed the announcement, while calling for continuing support
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,...
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