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Nandy: TV industry has culture of silence over abuse

Lisa Nandy says there is a "culture of silence" in the TV industry and a "power imbalance" between executives and those starting out in their careers. Her comments come after an ITV News investigation found more than 40 people claimed to have witnessed or experienced inappropriate behaviour from TV chef Gino D'Acampo. The culture secretary adds the government is backing CIISA, a new initiative for victims to report abuse and for investigations to take place. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Nandy: Skills crisis in creative industries is devastating

The culture secretary says it is "devastating" that many young people do not have the skills required to work in creative industries. Lisa Nandy has announced the launch of the Arts Everywhere Fund, which will invest more than £270 million in creative industries. She adds that over the last "decade and a half", the government has "recklessly cut funding to things that grow our economy and create good jobs and growth". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Nandy: Zelenskyy is a legitimate leader and not a dictator

Lisa Nandy says Volodymyr Zelenskyy is a "legitimate leader", rejecting US president Donald Trump's description of the Ukrainian president as a "dictator". The culture secretary also warns "there can be no negotiations about Ukraine without Ukraine" - after Kyiv was excluded from US-Russia talks in Riyadh aimed at negotiating an end to the war. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

UK yet to announce troop deployment for Ukraine, says Nandy

The UK has not announced plans to deploy troops to Ukraine, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy confirmed. She said the government is focused on working with allies and President Zelensky to meet Ukraine’s requests. Nandy said that the UK remains committed to supporting Ukraine in securing peace following the conflict. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Lisa Nandy announces ticket resale cap to tackle touts

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has announced plans to cap ticket resale prices to protect fans from inflated costs. A consultation will explore options, including limiting resales to the original purchase price or allowing small uplifts for fees. Nandy criticised touts for exploiting fans with exorbitant prices and vowed to put fans "back at the heart of the music industry." Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Starlink Shutdown Threat: US Warns Ukraine Over Minerals Deal, Zelensky Resists Pressure From Trump

The US has warned Ukraine that Starlink services could be shut down if Kyiv refuses a critical minerals deal. During a meeting with Trump’s envoy, Zelensky was reportedly pressured to give the US 50% ownership of Ukraine’s mineral wealth, which he rejected. Losing Starlink would be a major setback for Ukrainian forces. Trump and Musk have criticized Zelensky, calling him a dictator. Amid growing tensions, Trump is pushing for renewed talks with Russia while Ukraine seeks further military aid. #Starlink #Ukraine #Trump #Zelensky #RussiaUkraineWar #ElonMusk #MineralDeal #USPolitics #Geopolitics #MilitaryAid #SatelliteTech #CriticalMinerals #Conflict #TechWars #EnergySecurity #InternationalRelations #USUkraineRelations #Diplomacy #RareEarthMetals #WarEconomy ~HT.318~ED.346~GR.121~