Museums and universities should keep statues of controversial figures, says Culture Secretary

‘Don’t hide our history away’: Museums and universities should keep statues of controversial figures, says Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden Culture Sec. told Tory conference universities and museums should keep statues Oliver Dowden said it was a sign of weakness to seek to ‘eradicate’ history  ‘Keep your monuments in place and use them to explain our … Read more

Government admits Euro 2020 matches in England ARE under threat due to Covid-19

Government admits Euro 2020 matches in England ARE under threat due to Covid-19 as Oliver Dowden says he ‘can’t give a cast iron assurance’ that Wembley games – including the semi-finals and final – will be safe to go ahead Euro 2020 matches due to take place in England next summer are under threat  Wembley … Read more

Government admits Euro 2020 matches in England ARE under threat due to Covid-19

Government admits Euro 2020 matches in England ARE under threat due to Covid-19 as Oliver Dowden says he ‘can’t give a cast iron assurance’ that Wembley games – including the semi-finals and final – will be safe to go ahead Euro 2020 matches due to take place in England next summer are under threat  Wembley … Read more

Cineworld to shut all 128 of its UK and Ireland cinemas after industry became ‘unviable’

Cineworld could shut all of its 128 UK and Ireland cinemas, putting thousands of jobs at risk, according to reports. The cinema chain could announce the decision, which would 5,500 jobs at risk, as early as tomorrow, reports The Sunday Times. It comes as bosses of Cineworld Group PLC, the world’s second-largest cinema chain, are reportedly … Read more

Cineworld to shut all 128 of its UK and Ireland cinemas after industry became ‘unviable’

The last picture show: Cineworld to shut all 128 of its UK and Ireland cinemas after industry became ‘unviable’ following coronavirus cancellations Cineworld chiefs could announce plans as early as tomorrow, say Sunday Times The paper reports the move to close cinemas could put up to 5,500 jobs at risk It comes after latest James … Read more

Oliver Dowden says Premier League deal to help EFL could be agreed this week

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

Oliver Dowden issues statue warning to museums and galleries

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

Government is planning ‘SEAT out to help out’ plan to get theatres and stadiums open

Government is planning ‘SEAT out to help out’ plan with cut-price tickets to get theatres open and fans back in sports grounds Ministers are looking at plans encouraging crowds into theatres and stadiums The Eat Out To Help Out scheme could be reformed into ‘Seat Out To Help Out’ One idea is discounted meals on … Read more

Government is planning ‘SEAT out to help out’ plan to get theatres and stadiums open

Government is planning ‘SEAT out to help out’ plan with cut-price tickets to get theatres open and fans back in sports grounds Ministers are looking at plans encouraging crowds into theatres and stadiums The Eat Out To Help Out scheme could be reformed into ‘Seat Out To Help Out’ One idea is discounted meals on … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Venues may have metal detector-style arches

Audiences could have to walk through metal detector-style arches spraying disinfectant mist as they enter music venues and theatres under raft of new Covid measures to get doors open Plans for the arches have been promoted by composer Andrew Lloyd Webber Recently met with Oliver Dowden, the Culture Secretary, to see them in action  Welcomed … Read more