Nadine Dorries becomes surprise addition to Channel 4 election coverage
Former culture secretary Nadine Dorries is to appear as a special guest commentator on Channel 4's election night coverage next week.
Jun 25, 12:27
Lucy Frazer appointed as new culture secretary in DCMS shakeup
Lucy Frazer is named the head of a new DCMS which loses the 'digital' aspect of its remit.
Feb 7, 15:35
Boris Johnson reveals obsession with drawing cows
Boris Johnson reveals that he is aiming to perfect the art of drawing a cow.
Feb 3, 20:00
Nadine Dorries to host TalkTV show with Boris Johnson as first guest
Former culture secretary Nadine Dorries is to host a new Friday night show on TalkTV and has bagged Boris Johnson as her first guest.
Jan 27, 12:07
Government cancels Channel 4 privatisation plans
Culture secretary Michelle Donelan reveals that controversial plans to sell off Channel 4 have been scrapped.
Jan 4, 16:06
Rishi Sunak to drop Channel 4 privatisation plans?
Rishi Sunak is said to be gearing up to officially drop plans to privatise Channel 4.
Nov 7, 09:11
Nadine Dorries to stand in for Piers Morgan on TalkTV
Former culture secretary Nadine Dorries will stand in for Piers Morgan on his TalkTV show next week, it is announced.
Oct 21, 19:16
Michelle Donelan replaces Nadine Dorries as culture secretary
Michelle Donelan is appointed as the new culture secretary, replacing Nadine Dorries in the key role.
Sep 7, 16:11
Under-threat Channel 4 reports best ever financial results
Channel 4 reports record-breaking revenue and pre-tax profit amid the government's plans to privatise the broadcaster.
Jul 16, 03:48
British Triathlon introduces 'Open Category' for transgender athletes
British Triathlon announces the introduction of a new 'Open Category' for male, transgender and non-binary athletes, which will come into effect from January.
Jul 6, 12:44
Idris Elba involved in Channel 4 takeover bid?
Hollywood actor Idris Elba is linked with a consortium mulling a £1 billion bid for Channel 4.
Jun 27, 11:24
Hollyoaks cast "worried" soap may be axed after Channel 4 sale
Hollyoaks star Annie Wallace admits that the cast have concerns about the soap's future.
Jun 19, 18:36
Channel 4 chief exec hits back at privatisation plans
Channel 4 chief executive Alex Mahon says that it is "disappointing and a shame" that the government is pressing ahead with privatisation of the broadcaster.
May 6, 16:48
Channel 4 sale to raise £2 billion?
The sale of Channel 4 could reportedly raise as much as £2 billion, double the government's initial estimates.
May 3, 12:53
Nadine Dorries slams "predictable" reaction to Channel 4 sale decision
Nadine Dorries describes criticism of her decision to sell off Channel 4 as "ill-informed rhetoric from the Leftie luvvie lynch mob".
Apr 12, 20:19
ITV 'planning to bid for Channel 4'
ITV is reportedly planning to submit a bid for Channel 4 when it is put up for sale by the government.
Apr 6, 21:13
Nadine Dorries confirms plan to privatise Channel 4
Culture secretary Nadine Dorries confirms her intent to sell off Channel 4 in the near future.
Apr 5, 15:16
Industry veteran Michael Grade picked to become Ofcom chair
Michael Grade is named as the government's preferred candidate for the important role heading up TV regulator Ofcom.
Mar 25, 12:32
Chelsea 'to hold urgent talks with government'
Chelsea will reportedly hold urgent discussions with the British government on Thursday in a bid to make amendments to their current restrictions.
Mar 10, 17:10
Andrew Neil proposes "hybrid" model for BBC licence fee
Andrew Neil suggests that the BBC should move to a two-tier funding system in order to safeguard its future.
Mar 2, 05:18
Alex Salmond suspends controversial Russia Today show
Alex Salmond says that he will no longer present his show on Russia Today until the conflict with Ukraine has ended.
Feb 25, 07:03
Government asks for review of Russia Today's UK broadcast licence
Culture secretary Nadine Dorries asks Ofcom to review the broadcast licence of Kremlin-backed news channel Russia Today.
Feb 23, 22:01
Culture secretary compares BBC to "polar bear on a shrinking ice cap"
Nadine Dorries says that she will aim to "save the BBC from itself" in her role as culture secretary.
Feb 23, 02:08
Tim Davie: 'Nothing safe from cuts at the BBC'
BBC director-general Tim Davie says that all options are on the table for cost-cutting as the corporation looks to find £285m in savings.
Jan 21, 19:52
Government to delay decision on Channel 4's future?
The government reportedly delays publishing its decision on whether Channel 4 will be privatised by several months.
Jan 18, 20:18
BBC 'disappointed' by licence fee freeze
The BBC says that 'tough choices' will have to be made following the government's decision to freeze the cost of a TV licence.
Jan 17, 18:35
Government confirms two-year freeze to licence fee
The government announces that the TV licence fee will be frozen at £159 for the next two years.
Jan 17, 17:17
Culture secretary says BBC licence fee will be axed
Culture secretary Nadine Dorries indicates that the licence fee will be scrapped from 2027.
Jan 16, 10:12
