British culture

The National Theatre Announces NATIONAL THEATRE AT HOME: National Theatre Live Productions Streamed For Free Via YouTube

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Thursday, March 26, 2020
Theatre, British culture, Entertainment, Royal National Theatre, James Corden, One Man, Two Guvnors, National Theatre Live, Broadway theatre

Audiences around the world can stream NT Live productions for free via YouTube, and students and teachers have access to the National Theatre Collection at home, in partnership with Bloomsbury Publishing.

Key Points: 
  • Audiences around the world can stream NT Live productions for free via YouTube, and students and teachers have access to the National Theatre Collection at home, in partnership with Bloomsbury Publishing.
  • From April 2, 2020 a number of productions previously screened in cinemas globally as a part of National Theatre Live will be made available to watch via the National Theatre's YouTube channel .
  • The first production to be broadcast as part of NATIONAL THEATRE AT HOME will be Richard Bean's One Man Two Guvnors featuring a Tony Award-winning performance from James Corden.
  • Alongside the streamed productions, NATIONAL THEATRE AT HOME will feature accompanying interactive content: Q&As with cast, creative teams and post-stream talks.

*Cancelled* How effective is the Government's policy response to gambling? *Cancelled*

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Wednesday, March 18, 2020
British culture, Entertainment, Video game controversies, Gambling legislation, Game design, Loot box, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Gambling, Online gambling

*Cancelled* How effective is the Government's policy response to gambling?

Key Points: 
  • *Cancelled* How effective is the Government's policy response to gambling?
  • *Cancelled*
    The Select Committee on the Social and Economic Impact of the Gambling Industry is taking evidence from Government Ministerson theeffectiveness ofthe Government's policy response to gambling and gambling-related harm.
  • Tuesday 17 March in Committee Room 4, Palace of Westminster
    The Rt Hon Nick Gibb MP, Minister of State for School Standards, Department for Education
    Helen Whately MP, Minister of State for Care, Department for Health and Social Care
    The Rt Hon John Whittingdale OBE MP, Minister of State for Media and Data, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
    The Committee's likely questions include:
    Whether a public health approach to gambling-related harm is required;
    The Government proposed review of the Gambling Act 2005;
    How to ensure that regulatory changes can keep pace with future developments in gambling technology;
    The Government's views on the suggestion that a gambling ombudsman should be established to deal with individual complaints by consumers;
    Whether the definition of gambling in the Gambling Act 2005 should be amended to include products such as loot boxes;
    Whether a mandatory levy should be introduced to fund research, education and treatment; and
    The Government's views on proposals to amend the law to clarify that gambling operators owe their customers a duty of care in certain circumstances.

*Cancelled* How effective is the Government's policy response to gambling? *Cancelled*

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
British culture, Entertainment, Video game controversies, Gambling legislation, Game design, Loot box, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Gambling, Online gambling

*Cancelled* How effective is the Government's policy response to gambling?

Key Points: 
  • *Cancelled* How effective is the Government's policy response to gambling?
  • *Cancelled*
    The Select Committee on the Social and Economic Impact of the Gambling Industry is taking evidence from Government Ministerson theeffectiveness ofthe Government's policy response to gambling and gambling-related harm.
  • Tuesday 17 March in Committee Room 4, Palace of Westminster
    The Rt Hon Nick Gibb MP, Minister of State for School Standards, Department for Education
    Helen Whately MP, Minister of State for Care, Department for Health and Social Care
    The Rt Hon John Whittingdale OBE MP, Minister of State for Media and Data, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
    The Committee's likely questions include:
    Whether a public health approach to gambling-related harm is required;
    The Government proposed review of the Gambling Act 2005;
    How to ensure that regulatory changes can keep pace with future developments in gambling technology;
    The Government's views on the suggestion that a gambling ombudsman should be established to deal with individual complaints by consumers;
    Whether the definition of gambling in the Gambling Act 2005 should be amended to include products such as loot boxes;
    Whether a mandatory levy should be introduced to fund research, education and treatment; and
    The Government's views on proposals to amend the law to clarify that gambling operators owe their customers a duty of care in certain circumstances.

How effective is the Government's policy response to gambling?

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Monday, March 16, 2020
British culture, Entertainment, Video game controversies, Gambling legislation, Gambling in the United Kingdom, Game design, Loot box, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Gambling, Online gambling, Responsible Gambling Fund

How effective is the Government's policy response to gambling?

Key Points: 
  • How effective is the Government's policy response to gambling?
  • The Select Committee on the Social and Economic Impact of the Gambling Industry is taking evidence from Government Ministerson theeffectiveness ofthe Government's policy response to gambling and gambling-related harm.
  • Tuesday 17 March in Committee Room 4, Palace of Westminster
    The Rt Hon Nick Gibb MP, Minister of State for School Standards, Department for Education
    Helen Whately MP, Minister of State for Care, Department for Health and Social Care
    The Rt Hon John Whittingdale OBE MP, Minister of State for Media and Data, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
    The Committee's likely questions include:
    Whether a public health approach to gambling-related harm is required;
    The Government proposed review of the Gambling Act 2005;
    How to ensure that regulatory changes can keep pace with future developments in gambling technology;
    The Government's views on the suggestion that a gambling ombudsman should be established to deal with individual complaints by consumers;
    Whether the definition of gambling in the Gambling Act 2005 should be amended to include products such as loot boxes;
    Whether a mandatory levy should be introduced to fund research, education and treatment; and
    The Government's views on proposals to amend the law to clarify that gambling operators owe their customers a duty of care in certain circumstances.

How effective is the Government's policy response to gambling?

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 16, 2020
British culture, Entertainment, Video game controversies, Gambling legislation, Gambling in the United Kingdom, Game design, Loot box, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Gambling, Online gambling, Responsible Gambling Fund

How effective is the Government's policy response to gambling?

Key Points: 
  • How effective is the Government's policy response to gambling?
  • The Select Committee on the Social and Economic Impact of the Gambling Industry is taking evidence from Government Ministerson theeffectiveness ofthe Government's policy response to gambling and gambling-related harm.
  • Tuesday 17 March in Committee Room 4, Palace of Westminster
    The Rt Hon Nick Gibb MP, Minister of State for School Standards, Department for Education
    Helen Whately MP, Minister of State for Care, Department for Health and Social Care
    The Rt Hon John Whittingdale OBE MP, Minister of State for Media and Data, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
    The Committee's likely questions include:
    Whether a public health approach to gambling-related harm is required;
    The Government proposed review of the Gambling Act 2005;
    How to ensure that regulatory changes can keep pace with future developments in gambling technology;
    The Government's views on the suggestion that a gambling ombudsman should be established to deal with individual complaints by consumers;
    Whether the definition of gambling in the Gambling Act 2005 should be amended to include products such as loot boxes;
    Whether a mandatory levy should be introduced to fund research, education and treatment; and
    The Government's views on proposals to amend the law to clarify that gambling operators owe their customers a duty of care in certain circumstances.

Flags:the Union Flag and Flags of the United Kingdom

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Thursday, March 5, 2020
Unionism in the United Kingdom, Symbols, Flags, British Empire, British culture, Union Jack, National flag, Flag of the United Kingdom, Flag of Great Britain, Flag of England

The Union Flag, commonly known as the Union Jack, is the national flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Key Points: 
  • The Union Flag, commonly known as the Union Jack, is the national flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
  • The Union Flag, commonly known as the Union Jack, is the national flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
  • The original Union Flag was introduced in 1606 as a maritime flag and in 1634, a Royal Proclamation laid down that the Union Flag was reserved for His Majestys Ships of War.
  • Flying of flags, including the Union flag, is not the subject of statute law in England, Wales or Scotland.

DCMS Committee require two specialist advisers for broadcasting inquiry

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Wednesday, March 4, 2020
British culture, England, Human behavior, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, English art, English culture, Media in England, Media in the United Kingdom, DCMS, BBC, Fake news

The House of Commons, Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee (DCMS) is looking for two specialist advisers for its inquiry into public service broadcasting.

Key Points: 
  • The House of Commons, Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee (DCMS) is looking for two specialist advisers for its inquiry into public service broadcasting.
  • The DCMS Committee monitors the policy, administration and expenditure of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and its associated bodies, including the BBC.
  • Inquires carried out by the previous Committee include Disinformation and fake news , BBC pay , Live music , Reality TV , and Sport governance .
  • A daily honorarium is paid to advisers on the basis of an established scale (further information available on application).

DCMS Committee require two specialist advisers for broadcasting inquiry

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Wednesday, March 4, 2020
British culture, England, Human behavior, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, English art, English culture, Media in England, Media in the United Kingdom, DCMS, BBC, Fake news

The House of Commons, Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee (DCMS) is looking for two specialist advisers for its inquiry into public service broadcasting.

Key Points: 
  • The House of Commons, Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee (DCMS) is looking for two specialist advisers for its inquiry into public service broadcasting.
  • The DCMS Committee monitors the policy, administration and expenditure of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and its associated bodies, including the BBC.
  • Inquires carried out by the previous Committee include Disinformation and fake news , BBC pay , Live music , Reality TV , and Sport governance .
  • A daily honorarium is paid to advisers on the basis of an established scale (further information available on application).

DCMS Committee require two specialist advisers for broadcasting inquiry

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
British culture, England, Human behavior, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, English art, English culture, Media in England, Media in the United Kingdom, DCMS, BBC, Fake news

The House of Commons, Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee (DCMS) is looking for two specialist advisers for its inquiry into public service broadcasting.

Key Points: 
  • The House of Commons, Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee (DCMS) is looking for two specialist advisers for its inquiry into public service broadcasting.
  • The DCMS Committee monitors the policy, administration and expenditure of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and its associated bodies, including the BBC.
  • Inquires carried out by the previous Committee include Disinformation and fake news , BBC pay , Live music , Reality TV , and Sport governance .
  • A daily honorarium is paid to advisers on the basis of an established scale (further information available on application).

Corporate Changes Announced At Bowers & Wilkins

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Thursday, February 27, 2020
Bowers & Wilkins, Bowers, Wilkins, Names, Humans, British culture

The recent developments will have no impact on the day-to-day management and direction of Bowers & Wilkins.

Key Points: 
  • The recent developments will have no impact on the day-to-day management and direction of Bowers & Wilkins.
  • As part of the new structure Gideon Yu and Greg Lee are no longer leading Bowers & Wilkins.
  • Bowers & Wilkins, founded in the UK in 1966, has been at the forefront of high-performance audio for more than 50 years.
  • Bowers & Wilkins' reputation is based on the unwavering pursuit of the best possible sound and an unsurpassable music listening experience.