Culture, media and sport
Culture, media and sport news from UK Parliament.
Committee examines whether current local journalism business models are sustainable
Due to other Parliamentary business, the session on sustainability of local journalism will not now take place today as scheduled.
15 June 2022
Comment: FIFA World Cup Play-Off Final on free to air TV channels
Chair comments on the news that the FIFA World Cup Play-Off Final will be shown on free to air television channels STV, ITV and S4C
27 May 2022
Media reporting of women in Parliament: Editor of Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday Editor writes to Committee Chair
Edward Verity also committed to appear before the Committee to give further evidence
26 May 2022
Lords debates Queen's Speech
Lords debates content of the Queen's Speech following the State Opening of Parliament. Catch up
19 May 2022
MPs hold first session examining sustainability of local journalism
The session will explore the challenges faced by local news organisations and how they should be supported.
13 May 2022
MPs to examine implications of rising popularity of connected tech
Committee to examine the impacts of the increasing prevalence of smart and connected technology
12 May 2022
Influencer culture: MPs call for action on advertising and employment rules to protect children and online performers
The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee publishes its report on influencer culture
09 May 2022
Elon Musk invited to give evidence to DCMS Committee
Elon Musk has been invited to appear before the Committee
04 May 2022
MPs examine role of local arts projects in regeneration and levelling up
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee question representatives from arts organisations and local authorities
19 April 2022
How will the Borders Bill affect tourism in Northern Ireland? MPs to quiz experts and minister
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee to question tourism experts from NI and Ireland on the effect of the Government's Nationality and Borders Bill on tourism
14 April 2022
Julian Knight MP comments on EU visa arrangements following Chinese Phantom of the Opera decision
Chair comments on the continuing problems faced by the UK arts sector under the current EU visa regime
30 March 2022
Government responds to Committee’s report on digital regulation
The Government agrees with the Communications and Digital Committee that more joined up working is needed between various agencies when it comes to regulating the digital space.
28 March 2022
Regional tourism leaders questioned on whether UK tourism is too London-Centric
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee examines how the UK tourism sector is working with Government
28 March 2022
MPs to question Government’s preferred candidate for Ofcom Chair: Lord Grade
He has been announced as the DCMS’s candidate more than two years after his predecessor stepped down
25 March 2022
Racism in cricket: ‘Overwhelming support’ for Committee recommendations ahead of Yorkshire members’ vote
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee publishes Government response
24 March 2022