Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden apologised today for a ‘crass’ advert suggesting a ballerina should retrain to work in cyber-security after Twitter uses mistakenly assumed it was new. He took to social media to distance the Government from an ad that featured a young dancer tying up her ballet pumps alongside the caption: ‘Fatima’s next job … Read more
Plan to use Premier League cash to help lower league football clubs stay afloat could be finalised this week, says Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden as he urges big teams to ‘step up to the plate’ Oliver Dowden said Premier League must ‘look after football family as a whole’ Culture Sec said he is hopeful of … Read more
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden tells museums and galleries not to remove statues at the demand of activists as he warns those which bow to pressure could have their funding cut Leaked letter reveals Oliver Dowden issued warning to museums and galleries He said Government ‘does not support the removal of statues or similar objects’ Said … Read more
In recent weeks, we’ve all been thinking and talking about the Proms. I for one can’t wait to be back in the Royal Albert Hall next year, singing Land Of Hope And Glory at full voice. I have very fond childhood memories of watching at home every year with my grandma, and hope to be … Read more
Series 1: Natasha Kaplinsky and Brendan Cole Did they/didn’t they? Natasha Kaplinsky and her hunky partner Brendan Cole sparked affair rumours Strictly hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons during season one. Viewers were transfixed by the apparent close bond between newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky and her hunky partner Brendan Cole. Although the pair went on to … Read more
Now staycations are under threat: Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden says reopening the tourism industry could be delayed beyond July 4… meaning even a summer holiday in the UK might be off limits Hotels, campsites and guesthouses have been taking bookings for July Yet now warnings have emerged that tourism may not commence from the 4th … Read more
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has said he ‘wouldn’t be inclined’ to pull Little Britain from streaming services, after it was revealed the show had been removed by some providers for its use of characters in blackface. In a pre-recorded interview with ITV’s Peston, the senior MP was asked if he agreed with the BBC’s decision … Read more
Culture Minister Oliver Dowden blasts BBC director-general over bias in the wake of Panorama programme on the Government’s handling of Covid-19 Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has written to BBC director-general Tony Hall Urged him to ‘uphold highest standards in relation to integrity and impartiality’ Comes after Panorama programme critical of Government’s Covid-19 strategy The medical professionals interviewed … Read more