Culture, media and sport
Culture, media and sport news from UK Parliament.
Did social media promote misinformation during the summer 2024 riots?
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee will hold the first public evidence session of its inquiry into social media, misinformation and harmful algorithms.The inquiry follows riots in summer 2024, which are believed to have been driven in part by false claims spread on social media relating to an attack in Southport.
17 January 2025
Football Governance Bill concludes Lords committee stage
Line by line scrutiny draws to a close. Catch up
16 January 2025
Ticketing consultation: Comment from CMS Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage MP
Dame Caroline Dinenage MP responds to the Government’s announcement of a consultation on ticket buying and pricing practices
10 January 2025
Inquiry launch: Soft power: a strategy for UK success?
Today the Foreign Affairs Committee announces a new inquiry into the extent and effectiveness of the UK’s soft power.
08 January 2025
Committee to question new Director of BBC Scotland
The Scottish Affairs Committee will question the new Director of BBC Scotland, Hayley Valentine, and other senior executives in a one-off session on BBC Scotland’s work.
06 January 2025
AI and copyright: Comment from CMS Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage MP
Dame Caroline Dinenage MP comments on the Government’s announcement of a consultation on artificial intelligence, copyright law and the creative industries
17 December 2024
Protecting built heritage: New inquiry to examine how to safeguard historic buildings and attractions
The inquiry will examine how to prevent the loss and decline of historic buildings and other sites of heritage amid warnings of the serious financial and practical challenges many face
16 December 2024
Decisions of the Petitions Committee, 3 December 2024
On 3 December 2024 the Committee considered e-petitions that had received over 100,000 signatures. The Committee also considered e-petitions that had received over 10,000 signatures and received a Government response, and public petitions that had received a Government observation.
13 December 2024
Grassroots music venues: Government responds to CMS Committee calls for voluntary levy timetable
The CMS Committee called for clarity on how long the industry has to take action before Ministers step in
09 December 2024
BBC funding: Comment from CMS Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage MP
Chair of the CMS Committee, Dame Caroline Dinenage MP, responds to the Government announcement on the future funding of the BBC
02 December 2024
Game On: Community and school sport – CMS Committee launches inquiry
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee is to examine the health of sport in local communities and schools and whether more can be done to sustain and grow sporting opportunities for all
28 November 2024
Gambling levy: Comment from CMS Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage MP
Chair of the CMS Committee, Dame Caroline Dinenage MP, comments on the announcement of a new statutory levy on the profits of gambling operators
27 November 2024
Government Bill to regulate football fails to define “English football” – Lords Committee criticises use of delegated powers in the Football Governance Bill
Government Bill to regulate football fails to define “English football” – Lords Committee criticises use of delegated powers in the Football Governance Bill
25 November 2024
Fracturing news environment risks a “grim” future for UK
The Communications and Digital Committee publishes its report 'The future of news'.
25 November 2024
What are the links between social media algorithms, generative AI and the spread of harmful content online?
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee has launched a new inquiry to investigate the relationship between algorithms used by social media and search engines, generative AI, and the spread of harmful and false content online.
20 November 2024