Oliver Dowden

FA Cup semi-final, World Snooker Championship to be used as tests for return of fans to sporting events

The nation has entered the second phase of its roadmap out of lockdown thanks in large part to a successful vaccination drive.

The UK government's plan to 'retain and explain' contentious artifacts highlights pride in problematic history

Simply adding more explanation to these displays is not always enough to combat these long established stereotypes.

Euro 2020: UK could propose to host entire tournament, claims British media report

Euro 2020, which was postponed for a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is still scheduled to take place in 12 cities across the continent from 11 June to 11 July.

Netflix says it has no plans to add fiction disclaimer before episodes of The Crown

"We have always presented The Crown as a drama — and we have every confidence our members understand it’s a work of fiction that’s broadly based on historical events," Netflix said in a statement.

Premier League, English Football League agree COVID-19 rescue package worth £250 million

The Premier League will provide a further financial commitment to help the EFL secure a £200-million loan facility for clubs in the second-tier Championship.

Netflix's The Crown should begin episodes with a fiction disclaimer, says UK Culture Secretary

“It’s a beautifully produced work of fiction. So as with other TV productions, Netflix should be very clear at the beginning it is just that, said UK Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden.

UK announces second COVID-19 lockdown; Film, TV production will continue under strict safety measures

UK Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said film and TV production will be able to continue under the second lockdown.

English football structure faces 'collapse' unless clubs receive emergency help, letter warns government

The government announced last week that plans for spectators to return to sports venues from 1 October had been scrapped due to a spike in coronavirus infections.

Coronavirus Outbreak — Tom Cruise, Mission: Impossible crew and other leading Hollywood actors exempt from quarantine in UK

This announcement to ease quarantine restrictions was made after British Cultural Secretary Oliver Dowden's conversation with Tom Cruise about starting film production once again.

Champions League: Manchester City allowed to host Real Madrid after London’s latest COVID-19 ruling

The British government has decided to relax quarantine requirements for athletes travelling to the UK, which gives Manchester City the green signal to host Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium for the last-16 Champions League clash.