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Must pop eat itself?
Until a business model is developed for the music industry that takes account of 21st century delivery methods, Feargal Sharkey fears artists will be left vulnerable to exploitation.
Wednesday 7th July 2010
Grazing on the long grass
Although Baroness Noakes would like to see the Tote continue to provide financial support to British horseracing, she would be happy just to see uncertainty over its future dispelled.
Sunday 4th July 2010
Budget June 2010: Culture, media and sport
We examine some key highlights affecting culture, media and sport policy.
Tuesday 22nd June 2010
Budget June 2010: Key points
The following are key points from chancellor George Osborne's budget statement to Parliament.
Tuesday 22nd June 2010
What would you like to see as a private members' bill?
Following the results of the private members' bill ballot, ePolitix.com members put forward their ideas for a bill.
Thursday 10th June 2010
ePolitix election focus: culture, media and sport
Today ePolitix.com and our stakeholders examine the political parties' plans for culture, media and sport.
Tuesday 27th April 2010
Culture: A crucial pathway from homelessness
Homeless Link discusses the importance of access to cultural and sporting activities for the homeless.
Tuesday 27th April 2010
Dods staff to run London Marathon
Tens of thousands of runners are today preparing themselves ahead of this weekend’s London Marathon, the world's biggest road race.
Friday 23rd April 2010
London 2012 budget 'worryingly tight'
The London 2012 Olympics project is facing a "worryingly tight" financial position, a group of MPs has warned.
Wednesday 31st March 2010
Mapping agency needs to 'fulfil its role'
The Earl of Selborne writes for ePolitix.com ahead of his question on the future of Ordnance Survey.
Tuesday 23rd March 2010
Eyes down for an empty house
With online gambling going abroad and bingo halls an endangered species, Philip Davies wonders if ministers are trying to tax the industry out of existence.
Friday 19th March 2010
My museums mea culpa
Peter Ainsworth had misgivings over free museums admission when it was first proposed – but is now anxious to protect it in a new age of austerity.
Friday 19th March 2010
Politicians should curtail pressure to cut cultural services
The Lord Bishop of Liverpool writes for ePolitix.com ahead of his oral question on the budget for cultural services
Tuesday 16th March 2010
Travel companies appeal for tourism overhaul
Mark Tanzer, ABTA chief executive speaks to ePolitix.com following the launch of "Travel Matters", a five-point manifesto for travel, in the House of Lords this week.
Friday 12th March 2010
Raising a village voice
Lord Filkin invites all staff and Members of Parliament to celebrate a decade of the Parliament Choir – and even to join in.
Friday 12th March 2010
Silver service, going for gold
With the London Olympics just two years away, now is the time for our tourism industry to focus on maximising the opportunities, writes Margaret Hodge.
Friday 12th March 2010
Politicians run Sport Relief Westminster mile
MPs and peers put political differences to one side yesterday to participate in the Westminster Mile to raise money for Sports Relief.
Thursday 11th March 2010
Food for formative minds
The winners of 'Write Now' meet Gordon Brown and the Speaker.
Friday 5th March 2010
UK 'lacks effective policies' to protect underwater heritage
Lord Howarth of Newport writes for ePolitix.com ahead of his question on the protection of cultural heritage assets in waters beyond 12 nautical miles offshore.
Wednesday 3rd March 2010
'High levels of satisfaction' with government programme
Baroness Massey of Darwen writes for ePolitix ahead of her question on Sure Start programmes.
Sunday 28th February 2010
The future of the Great British Pub
Nigel Evans MP writes for ePolitix.com ahead of his Westminster Hall debate on the future of the Great British Pub.
Monday 22nd February 2010
Long on song, short on strategy
Sandy Mewies explains the efforts under way to better promote Welsh art and culture internationally.
Friday 19th February 2010
Not much wind beneath the wings
Jenny Jones is pleased that the 2012 Olympics remain on course, but concerned about backpedaling on key social and environmental goals.
Friday 19th February 2010
Regulation is overdue in football
Tony Lloyd MP writes for ePolitix.com ahead of his Westminster Hall debate on the governance and regulation of professional football.
Wednesday 10th February 2010
Ensuring protection for war memorials
David Burrowes MP writes for ePolitix.com ahead of his 10 minute rule bill on the desecration of war memorials.
Wednesday 3rd February 2010
UK school games and the 2012 Olympic legacy
Richard Caborn MP writes for ePolitix.com ahead of his Westminster Hall debate on the UK school games and the 2012 Olympic legacy.
Monday 25th January 2010
Where's the money?
Baroness Walmsley explains how young people are losing out as the government drags its feet over dormant bank accounts.
Wednesday 20th January 2010
Historic sites visitor targets 'unrealistic'
Targets set by the government to increase the number of disabled people, poor families and members of ethnic minorities who visit historic sites were "unrealistic" and not well thought out, a report found today.
Tuesday 12th January 2010
Why key sports events should be on free TV
Labour MP John Grogan discusses the issues being raised in his Westminster Hall debate on free-to-air listed sports events.
Monday 11th January 2010
MPs call for minimum alcohol price
A minimum price for alcohol would not unfairly affect moderate drinkers and will reduce binge consumption, a committee of MPs has said.
Friday 8th January 2010
MPs back minimum alcohol price
A minimum price for alcohol would not unfairly affect moderate drinkers and will reduce binge consumption, a committee of MPs has said.
Friday 8th January 2010
2012 Olympics 'remain on time and on budget'
Lord Faulkner of Worcester writes for ePolitix.com, ahead of a House of Lords debate on the preparations for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Tuesday 5th January 2010
Spending on university museums and galleries should be 'ring-fenced'
Lord Howarth of Newport writes for ePolitix.com, ahead of his oral question on public funding for university museums and galleries.
Tuesday 5th January 2010
Visa restrictions 'damaging' to arts
Lord Clement-Jones writes for ePolitix.com ahead of his oral question in the House of Lords on the impact the points-based visa system is having on non-European Union artists and academics wanting to carry out bona fide activities but being denied entry to the UK.
Monday 14th December 2009
Gamers make their voice heard
More than 20 gamers gathered in Westminster last week for the inaugural meeting of Gamers' Voice.
Monday 14th December 2009
Darling's grim Christmas Carol
Well it was always going to be grim. And, bingo and boilers apart, it most certainly was grim. On a Dickensian scale.
Wednesday 9th December 2009
Call to protect free coverage of rugby league cup final
Neil Turner writes for ePolitix.com ahead of Wednesday's Westminster Hall debate on the review of listed sporting events and the Rugby League Challenge Cup Final.
Wednesday 9th December 2009
Digital piracy 'suppresses creativity'
Digital piracy and the suppression of creativity in the United Kingdom were on the agenda at this week's meeting of the all-party parliamentary group on intellectual property.
Friday 27th November 2009
Scottish game licences 'wholly unnecessary'
Lord Geddes writes for ePolitix.com ahead of his oral question in the House of Lords on game licences for shooters in Scotland.
Thursday 26th November 2009
Commonwealth MPs quiz London Assembly
Members of parliaments from across the Commonwealth convened at London's City Hall on Friday to discuss the devolution of power in the capital.
Tuesday 17th November 2009
What will be in the Queen's Speech?
The Cabinet met on Tuesday to discuss the contents of today's Queen's Speech.
Tuesday 17th November 2009
Ministers urged not to 'give in' to Murdoch
Business minister Ian Lucas has said that illegal file sharing had a "huge impact" on the creative industries.
Thursday 12th November 2009
India's president charms Westminster
Pratibha Devisingh Patil, President of India, visited the Palace of Westminster this week.
Friday 30th October 2009
Young politicians take over the Commons
Members of the UK Youth Parliament are to hold a series of debates in the House of Commons today, despite a backbench challenge earlier this year.
Friday 30th October 2009
Helicopter parents 'make kids into prisoners'
The all-party parliamentary group on play considered whether children's lives are over-structured at a meeting this week.
Thursday 29th October 2009
Supermarkets reject minimum alcohol price
Three leading supermarkets have told MPs they would reject proposals for setting a minimum price per unit of alcohol.
Friday 16th October 2009
Grayling outlines cheap drinks crackdown
Chris Grayling has outlined plans to tackle Britain's binge drinking culture, ban cheap supermarket drink offers and increase the price of super-strength lager.
Wednesday 7th October 2009
Tories seek to increase competitive sport
Britain needs a revolution in school sport, according to Jeremy Hunt.
Wednesday 7th October 2009
Tories 'seriously considering' GMT change
The shadow minister for tourism has said that a decision on changing UK summer hours to two hours ahead of GMT would have to be evidence-based.
Wednesday 7th October 2009
Coe welcomes Rio's Olympic victory
The decision to award the 2016 Olympic Games to Rio de Janeiro has been welcomed by Lord Coe.
Tuesday 6th October 2009
Vaizey: Conservatives are committed to culture
A Conservative government will stop the 'plundering' of Lottery funds, according to the shadow arts minister.
Tuesday 6th October 2009
Minister defends file-sharing clampdown
Dods Monitoring reports from the Labour conference fringe event hosted by NBC Universal.
Wednesday 30th September 2009
Culture 'a real success' for Labour
Ben Bradshaw has made the case for a "renaissance" of the arts.
Wednesday 30th September 2009
Conference Q&A: Tessa Jowell
ePolitix.com talks to Olympics minister Tessa Jowell about this year's Labour conference.
Wednesday 30th September 2009
Bradshaw: Arts are central to Britain
The importance to the economy of the UK’s creative sector is growing and is already bigger than any other country, according to Ben Bradshaw.
Tuesday 29th September 2009
BBC 'must change to survive'
The BBC must change in order to survive, Ben Bradshaw has said.
Tuesday 29th September 2009
Britain must create new industries – Follett
Britain must look to the creation of new industries if it is to create the jobs of tomorrow, according to Barbara Follett.
Tuesday 29th September 2009
Benn looks to Roosevelt for inspiration
Hilary Benn has said Labour should look to President Roosevelt for inspiration when fighting the next general election.
Monday 28th September 2009
Ministers back bid to curb digital piracy
Digital piracy poses a threat to the creative industries and their ability to give aspiring artists a chance, two senior ministers have said.
Thursday 24th September 2009
Hodge returns to government
Margaret Hodge has returned to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport as minister of state.
Tuesday 22nd September 2009
Coe declares need for lasting 2012 legacy
The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will create a lasting legacy for the UK, a fringe meeting at Liberal Democrat conference was told on Monday.
Tuesday 22nd September 2009
G8 'must honour aid pledges'
Liberal Democrat conference has approved a policy motion on international development.
Monday 21st September 2009
Ofsted's music report hits the wrong note
If the government wishes to improve music teaching in Britain, it must first redress the balance between culture and sport, argues parliamentary researcher Adam Gillett.
Friday 18th September 2009
Putting sport on a stronger footing
The government should be careful in its review of sporting events reserved for free-to-air TV, according to the BBC's director of sports rights Dominic Coles.
Friday 7th August 2009
Play essential for good childhood, says Primarolo
Over 300,000 children will have access to new and improved play areas this summer, Dawn Primarolo has announced.
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