Julia Lopez
Government ‘very sympathetic’ to idea of ticket levy to help small music venues
Culture minister Julia Lopez said she had had ‘recent discussions with relevant organisations on the matter’.
BBC staff fear losing redundancy pay if they speak out about radio cuts, says MP
Culture minister Julia Lopez said she would do her best to ‘get some heads wobbling’ at the corporation over the changes.
‘Disgraceful’ to compare Gary Lineker row to Putin’s Russia, says minister
Labour had made the comment as it criticised the Government’s handling of the BBC.
Culture minister suggests TV licence losing support among public
Julia Lopez’s remarks came as DUP MP Sammy Wilson criticised the BBC’s handling of the Gary Lineker impartiality row.
Minister refuses to reveal smart speaker use on cyber security grounds
Julia Lopez said it is not wise for politicians to disclose details of their devices amid Chinese espionage fears.
New voluntary app code of practice to boost user safety launched
The Government said it would look into further regulation to make the rules mandatory in the future.
BBC: Local radio cuts needed to ‘keep pace with way audiences are changing’
Rhodri Talfan Davies, the broadcaster’s director of nations, was asked whether the proposals would ‘rip the heart out’ of its local offering.
Creative businesses outside of London to share £17.5m to inspire growth
Creative industries minister Julie Lopez said the grants were intended to get more creative firms up and running.
Government ‘disappointed’ by BBC’s planned cuts to local radio services
As part of the proposals, stations will begin sharing some programmes.
Government is ‘genuinely open-minded’ about future of BBC funding model
Culture minister Julia Lopez appeared before the Lords Communications and Digital Committee as part of its inquiry into funding the broadcaster.