A deal to secure the first Universal theme park in Europe has been secured by the Government in the hope it will generate tens of billions of pounds for the economy.
Culture secretary Lisa Nandy said that Universal’s parent company Comcast Corporation are "really excited to invest in the UK," hoping that the park would showcase "great British exports to the world".
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British prime minister Sir Keir Starmer hosts Comcast president Michael Cavanagh in Downing Street on Tuesday, as the US media giant announces plans to build a Universal theme park in the UK as part of multi-billion-pound investment. Report by Chinnianl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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 £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
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
Around 85 graves were vandalised in the Muslim section of a cemetery in Watford. Hertfordshire Police said many of the damaged graves were believed to be "the resting place of babies and young children" at Carpenders Park Lawn Cemetery, Watford. Maria Mian Goncalves, whose daughter's plaque was damaged at the cemetery, said: "It's worrying and it's very upsetting. I just want some clarity at the moment and see why somebody would do this." Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner confirmed that the government has secured the raw materials needed to keep Scunthorpe steel plant going. It comes as the government stepped in over the weekend to take it over from Chinese company Jingye after it threatened to shut down one of the furnaces today. "We've got the raw materials, they've been paid for and we're confident that the furnaces will continue to fire," Ms Rayner said. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The leader of the Liberal Democrats said the party has given the government their "full backing" to ensure a steel industry remains in the UK. It comes as British Steel staff and civil servants are racing to avert the permanent shutdown of Britain's last primary steelmaking plant. Sir Ed Davey condemned President Trump's tariffs and said it's "essential that we can have steel made in the UK". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The family of 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose, who died after he was stabbed at school, have spoken for the first time as they described the extent of their grief. In an interview with Dan Walker to be aired on 5 News, Harvey's parents, Mark and Caroline, said they still go into their son’s room sometimes, which is unchanged since the day Harvey died. “I go in there because I just feel close to him," Mark said. The full interview will air on 5 News at 5pm on Monday. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The mother of the 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose who was stabbed to death at his Sheffield school in February has vowed to campaign against knife crime. Speaking exclusively to 5 News presenter Dan Walker, Caz Willgoose says: “I’ve just got to fight for him, got to fight for them kids. Knife crime has got to change. I'm happy to go into schools and tell them the impact not just on us, on the people that were there. I think we don't even really realise how serious it is with how many kids carrying weapons into schools, which is why I want a knife arch.” The full interview will air on 5 News at 5pm on Monday. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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