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Former foreign secretary urges ministers to block sale to RedBird IMI. The investment fund is owned by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Lord Hague told Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer he would ‘certainly intervene’
Opposition to Abu Dhabi’s Telegraph takeover is ‘sentimental’, claims Tory minister Investment minister Lord Johnson wades into growing row over takeover. Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer said she is minded to trigger a regulatory investigation. Lord Johnson branded The Telegraph a “so-called treasured asset’
Calls for AI tax overhaul amid concerns machines ‘cheaper to use’ than humans Senior figures from the film, publishing and music industries have urged the Government to rethink taxes. Concerns raised in meeting with Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer ahead of Autumn Statement. Bosses pointed to full expensing, a £10bn tax break that allows businesses to claim back up to 25p for every £1 invested in machinery and software.
As his Ministers ponder whether to intervene in sale of Telegraph to group part-funded by UAE ruling... Prime Minister made remarks after Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer said she was ‘minded’ to launch a regulatory review of the sale. RedBird IMI – a US-based fund partly backed by Sheikh Mansour, the deputy prime minister of the UAE – has bid to take the Telegraph.
As his Ministers ponder whether to intervene in sale of Telegraph to group part-funded by UAE ruling... Prime Minister made remarks after Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer said she was ‘minded’ to launch a regulatory review. RedBird IMI – a US-based fund partly backed by Sheikh Mansour, the deputy prime minister of the UAE – has bid to take over the Telegraph.
Calls for AI tax overhaul over fears machines ‘cheaper to use’ than humans Creative industries call for overhaul of UK's tax regime for the artificial intelligence era. Concerns raised in meeting with Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer ahead of Autumn Statement. Bosses pointed to full expensing, a £10bn tax break that allows businesses to claim back up to 25p for every £1 invested in machinery and software.
No 10 does not deny Foreign Office intervened over... No 10 does not deny Foreign Office intervened over letter on Telegraph takeover. Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer had suggested this week she was “minded’ to open an investigation into whether the deal was against the public interest.
Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer looks poised to order a probe into the planned takeover of the... Redbird IMI announced deal that would see it take control of the newspapers. Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer looks poised to order a probe into the planned takeover of the Telegraph and Spectator by an Abu Dhabi-backed investment fund.
Gaelic broadcasting should fall under same provisions as S4C, says MP Independent MP Angus Brendan MacNeil called for BBC Alba to be safeguarded as part of the Media Bill. Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer said the Government would be considering funding for minority languages at the next BBC Charter Review.
Ministers ‘should halt Abu Dhabi takeover of The Telegraph’ Lawyers for hedge fund chief Sir Paul Marshall call for intervention. Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer should issue a Public Interest Intervention Notice. RedBird IMI, led from New York by the former CNN chief Jeff Zucker, has said that transfer of ownership would be subject to regulatory review.
Ministers ‘should halt Abu Dhabi takeover of The Telegraph’ Lawyers for hedge fund chief Sir Paul Marshall call for intervention. Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer should issue a Public Interest Intervention Notice. RedBird IMI, led from New York by the former CNN chief Jeff Zucker, has said that transfer of ownership would be subject to regulatory review.
Campaign group demands traditional TV through aerial is kept until 2040 Campaigners Silver Voices found no mention of protecting traditional TV in the Media Bill. This is despite Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer saying that older people dependent on terrestrial services should not be ‘left behind’
Gaelic broadcasting should fall under same provisions... Independent MP Angus Brendan MacNeil called for BBC Alba to be safeguarded as part of the Media Bill. Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer said the Government would be considering funding for minority languages.
Journalists to get better legal protection from police Culture secretary Lucy Frazer to announce new national action plan for journalists. Will offer police additional training around public order laws. Plans will also include the creation of a new online tool which will provide a portal for journalists to report abuse and safety issues.
Lucy Frazer: UK is the new Hollywood Massive expansion in recent years means there is now 6.9million sq ft of sound stages in the UK. As of March last year, Los Angeles had 6.2 million sq ft. Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer is ambitious for the long-term future of film in this country.
BBC admits it was 'wrong to speculate' over Gaza hospital blast BBC journalist Jon Donnison appeared to blame Israel for Gaza hospital blast. Said: 'It’s hard to see what else this could be really, given the size of the explosion, other than an Israeli airstrike or several airstrikes' Comments sparked backlash, with former Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries taking to Twitter to ask: 'Who is this propagandist on the BBC? Is he a journalist?'
By-elections LIVE: Rishi Sunak faces tense wait as polls close in Mid Beds and Tamworth Mid Bedfordshire contest sparked by former Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries quitting after she was not given a peerage. Tamworth ballot comes after Chris Pincher stepped down over groping allegations. Tories are defending a 24,664 majority in Mid-Bedfordshire.
'Call a spade a spade!' - Grant Shapps slams BBC to its face over Hamas terrorist language BBC presenter Mishal Husain could barely disguise her fury at being called out. Seven former Culture secretaries signed a joint letter to the corporation.
Royals condemn Hamas... as the BBC refuses to brand murderers 'terrorists': Charles blasts 'barbaric... Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer has raised the issue with BBC director-general Tim Davie. Board of Deputies of British Jews said by calling Hamas ‘militants’, the BBC ‘not only offers legitimacy to their government, but also denies the fact that they commit atrocities’
FA would face criticism one way or another for conflict... The FA had faced calls to illuminate the Wembley arch in the colours of the Israeli flag. Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer said she was left “extremely disappointed’ by the decision not to light up Wembley. Moeen then put up a new post, without the flag but containing the same Malcolm X quote.
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