The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons is to question Ofcom Chief Executive Melanie Dawes and Chair Lord Grade on the work of the communications regulator. The evidence session on May 6th will focus on the responsibilities of Ofcom in relation to broadcasting regulation and standards, and the challenges and […]
Tax breaks and a streamer levy should be on the table as part of an urgent package of support for the UK’s crisis-hit high quality drama sector, MPs have said, in a wide-ranging report which urges the Government to step up the assistance it provides for all elements of British film and high-end television. “The […]
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons is to question Channel 4 Chief Executive Alex Mahon and Chair Sir Ian Cheshire on the work of the broadcaster. The regular scrutiny session on April 1st will give MPs the chance to examine Channel 4’s performance and its role as one of the UK’s […]
The principle that everyone should receive fair remuneration for their creative work should underpin the relationship between the AI sector and rights holders, UK MPs have said in a joint response from two cross-party committees to the government’s consultation on AI and copyright. The submission from the Culture, Media and Sport Committee and the Science, […]
Three UK House of Commons Select Committees – the Culture, Media and Sport, Foreign Affairs and International Development Committees – have called on the Government to sufficiently resource the BBC World Service so that it is less reliant on the licence fee and short-term funding cycles. The letter calls on the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development […]
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee and Science, Innovation and Technology Committee of the UK House of Commons will hold a joint evidence session on the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and copyright law. The session, on February 4th, will consider the Government’s recently announced consultation on copyright and AI. MPs will examine the current […]
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons has published written evidence submitted to the Committee’s inquiry into British film and high-end TV on TV production ahead of evidence sessions. The widespread challenges being faced by the domestic production sector in getting high-end drama and other television programmes made are highlighted […]
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons, which scrutinises the spending, policies and administration of the government Department for Culture, Media and Sport, is inviting pitches from across the culture, media and sporting world as part of a new rolling inquiry that will shine a light on previously unheard issues […]
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons is to hold an evidence session as part of its role to scrutinise the spending, policies and administration of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Lisa Nandy MP will be making her first appearance […]
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons has welcomed Government backing for a levy on arena and stadium concert tickets to support the struggling grassroots music sector but has called for Ministers to set a clear deadline for the industry to act. The recommendation for a voluntary levy, to be […]