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Media news from UK Parliament.
New inquiry: CMS Committee to examine future funding of BBC World Service
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee is to hold a short inquiry into the BBC World Service
05 November 2024
Foreign Affairs Committee launches inquiry into BBC World Service
Foreign Affairs Committee launches inquiry into BBC World Service
05 November 2024
Statement from CMS Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage MP following announcement of a general election
Statement from CMS Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage MP following announcement of a general election
24 May 2024
Media Bill completes its remaining stages in the Lords
Bill now awaits Royal Assent to become law. Catch up
24 May 2024
Lawfare against journalists - Committee calls for action
The Communications and Digital Committee has written to the Lord Chancellor Alex Chalk MP setting out improvements that should be made to the Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation Bill to ensure it meets its objective.
14 May 2024
MPs to hold a debate on the impact of smartphones on social media and children
MPs to hold a debate on the impact of smartphones on social media and children
10 May 2024
MPs to hold a debate on BBC mid-term charter review
MPs to hold a debate on BBC mid-term charter review
07 May 2024
Lords concludes detailed check of Data Protection and Digital Information Bill
Members discuss changes on computer records as line by line examination wraps up. Catch up
25 April 2024
Government should learn lessons from pandemic to improve communications and counter misinformation
Culture, Media and Sport Committee publishes Trusted voices report
11 April 2024
MPs call for copyright changes and new champion for freelancers to improve precarious pay and working conditions in creative industries
Many musicians, actors, writers and visual artists are struggling to make a living due to gaps in copyright protection, lack of support, and unpredictable returns from streaming, MPs warn
10 April 2024
Budget comment: CMS Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage welcomes measures to support British film and creative industries
Budget comment: CMS Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage welcomes measures to support British film and creative industries
06 March 2024
Contribution of the arts to the economy debated in the Lords
Members discuss culture and the creative industries. Catch up
02 February 2024
The future of news inquiry launched
Communications and Digital Committee launch call for evidence for inquiry into the future of news
17 January 2024
Data Protection and Digital Information Bill has second reading in the Lords
Lords consider AI in the workplace and EU data protection at second reading. Catch up
20 December 2023
New Chair of the BBC: Culture, Media and Sport Committee publishes report following pre-appointment hearing with Dr Samir Shah CBE
Committee publishes report following pre-appointment hearing with Dr Samir Shah CBE
15 December 2023