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Karen Bradley named UK culture secretary

MP Karen Bradley has been appointed UK culture secretary, taking over from John Whittingdale. The…

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UK’s creative industry ‘can lead post-Brexit growth’

The UK’s creative businesses can lead economic growth in a post-Brexit UK, according to the…

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Industry figures vocal in support for BBC

Several actors and TV industry names used their BAFTA award acceptance speeches to register strong…

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Culture secretary to close BBC ‘iPlayer loophole’

UK culture secretary John Whittingdale has vowed to close the “iPlayer loophole”, which allows non-licence…

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BBC licence fee ‘not settled’

The amount the BBC charges UK consumers for its channels and services has not been…

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EBU calls on UK to protect independence and financing of BBC

The EBU has called on the UK government to guarantee the BBC’s independence and has…

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UK government examines Channel 4 privatisation

The UK government is examining the privatisation of Channel 4, official papers have revealed. Pictures…

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UK government launches review of BBC governance

UK government launches review of BBC governanceThe UK government has appointed former Virgin Money and…

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UK superfast broadband scheme connects three million

The government-funded rollout of superfast broadband in the UK has now reached more than three…

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Whittingdale appoints Charter Renewal advisory panel

UK culture secretary John Whittingdale has appointed an eight-strong panel to advise the government ahead…

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