Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has said the government did not relish the decision to cut winter fuel payments, but insists no pensioner will be worse off this winter than they were last winter.
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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
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 ÂŁ270 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
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
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 Ukraineâs 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
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
Hundreds of people march on the Russian Embassy in London, marking the upcoming third anniversary of the countryâs invasion of Ukraine. The demonstration, organised by a coalition of groups under the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign, is showing support for Ukrainians both in the UK and back home. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
An organiser of the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign speaks about his âfrustrationâ of the current political âbetrayalâ around the war in the eastern European country. Referencing Russiaâs â122,000 recorded war crimesâ in Ukraine, Christopher Ford says âthe perpetrator of these crimes could be rewarded with conquestâ. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Disabled fashion designer Kat Paylor-Bent says she is âhonouredâ to be showcasing her clothing at London Fashion Week. Paylor-Bent makes history by incorporating braille into her clothes designs at the event for the first time.
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The funeral of 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose took place at Sheffield Cathedral after he was fatally stabbed at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield.
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Nour Norris, the aunt of Raneem Oudeh who was killed by her ex-husband, has welcomed the 'Raneem's law' scheme which will see specialists embedded in 999 control rooms across some police forces as âit will play a huge, big role in supporting first call victimsâ.
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