General view of Chelsea's Stamford Bridge taken April 2018
Chelsea 'could be allowed to sell tickets if profits are donated to Ukraine'
Chelsea may allegedly be allowed to sell tickets for future games if they donate the profits to Ukraine.
Mar 12, 12:10
 Liverpool fans in the stands at Anfield during the Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers on December 6, 2020
Government hopes to conduct safe standing pilots this season
A number of clubs in the top two tiers of English football have already installed rail seating.
Aug 30, 08:43
 Team GB's men's quad team celebrate silver on July 28, 2021
Sports minister: 'Team GB achievements whetting appetite for Commonwealths'
Wednesday marked exactly 12 months until the scheduled date of the opening ceremony of the showpiece in the West Midlands.
Jul 28, 17:07
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Sports Minister lavishes praise on Team GB
The Olympic Games officially get under way on Friday.
Jul 22, 21:53
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Sports minister calls for more funding into head injuries research
Sports minister Nigel Huddleston gave evidence to the DCMS committee inquiry on Tuesday.
May 25, 11:57
 Oliver Dowden pictured in March 2020
Oliver Dowden "optimistic" over large sporting crowds for summer
Monday marked the return of grassroots outdoor sport after nearly three months of lockdown.
Mar 29, 09:12
 England's Eoin Morgan celebrates his half century on February 16, 2020
Eoin Morgan delighted to see lockdown restrictions eased in England
Organised outdoor team sports can resume from Monday.
Mar 29, 07:38
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Grassroots rugby union to receive over £40m as part of survival package
Loans and grants will be distributed by the Rugby Football Union to community clubs.
Mar 5, 22:50
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Gambling advertising ban 'would have huge impact on football finances'
The Government is gathering evidence as part of its review of the 2005 Gambling Act.
Feb 7, 23:35
 Danny Ings celebrates scoring for Southampton against Liverpool in the Premier League on January 4, 2021
Southampton's clash with Leeds United postponed due to FA Cup fixture
The match with the Shrews was postponed because of a coronavirus outbreak at the Sky Bet League One club.
Jan 13, 20:13
 Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl pictured on January 4, 2021
Southampton's clash with Leeds United 'to be called off so Saints can play FA Cup tie'
The match with the Shrews was called off because of a coronavirus outbreak at the Sky Bet League One club.
Jan 13, 18:40
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Premier League referees 'to warn captains over coronavirus protocols'
Match officials will specifically remind Premier League players of their responsibilities through pre-match meetings with captains.
Jan 13, 11:19
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Government to review betting advertising and investigate "evidence of harm"
The review of the 2005 Gambling Act has been announced by Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden.
Dec 8, 17:35
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MPs "losing patience" over Premier League, EFL rescue package
The Government says it expects the Premier League to provide financial assistance to EFL clubs.
Nov 20, 10:35
 A woman wearing a mask walks by the Emirates Stadium after manager Mikel Arteta tested positive for coronavirus and their Premier League match against Brighton on Saturday has been cancelled on March 13, 2020
Sports cautiously welcome Government's £300m survival package
£241million earmarked for 11 sports to cover disruption to usual earnings because of Covid-19.
Nov 20, 08:24
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Sports minister Nigel Huddleston firmly denies suggestions of class bias in rescue package
A Winter Survival Package for sports was announced on Thursday.
Nov 19, 17:18
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A closer look at the Government's £300m 'Winter Survival Package'
Sports are suffering due to the continued absence of spectators from venues.
Nov 19, 13:57
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Government announces package to aid 11 coronavirus-affected sports
The loss of gate receipts has caused sports a great deal of financial hardship.
Nov 19, 12:35
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Report: £300 million rescue package to benefit rugby codes
The Government has repeatedly said professional men's football is wealthy enough to support itself through the crisis.
Nov 19, 09:19
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Government to set out financial support plans for sports sector on Thursday
Sport has been badly affected by the loss of matchday revenue.
Nov 18, 15:43
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Cheltenham officials feared missed coronavirus update ahead of festival
The governing body was concerned it had been excluded from calls concerning the pandemic.
Nov 17, 08:59
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Andy Cole urges FA to make fundamental changes to diversity approach
Former Manchester United star Andy Cole says the governing body must illustrate its commitment to making "progress".
Nov 11, 11:18
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Greg Clarke resigns as FA chairman over "deeply offensive" comments
The comments, made before a DCMS committee, provoked a storm of criticism that led to his departure.
Nov 11, 08:22
 A woman wearing a mask walks by the Emirates Stadium after manager Mikel Arteta tested positive for coronavirus and their Premier League match against Brighton on Saturday has been cancelled on March 13, 2020
Government refuse to put timescale on fans returning to stadiums
Pressure is growing on the Government to allow supporters to return to football stadiums after lockdown restrictions lift on December 2.
Nov 9, 21:22
 A woman wearing a mask walks by the Emirates Stadium after manager Mikel Arteta tested positive for coronavirus and their Premier League match against Brighton on Saturday has been cancelled on March 13, 2020
Pilot event boss criticises Government over lack of communication
Spectators had been due to attend sports events this weekend until the Government pressed the pause button.
Oct 2, 12:37
 A woman wearing a mask walks by the Emirates Stadium after manager Mikel Arteta tested positive for coronavirus and their Premier League match against Brighton on Saturday has been cancelled on March 13, 2020
Sports minister urges Premier League clubs to support EFL and "those in need"
Despite successful pilots, the return of fans to sports events have been paused following a rise in infection rates.
Sep 30, 15:55
 Fans attend a pilot event during a pre-season friendly between Brighton and Chelsea at the Amex in August 2020
Sports minister defends decision to pause return of fans to sports venues
National League clubs have received an offer of financial aid from the Government which will help them start the season this weekend.
Sep 30, 13:13
 A woman wearing a mask walks by the Emirates Stadium after manager Mikel Arteta tested positive for coronavirus and their Premier League match against Brighton on Saturday has been cancelled on March 13, 2020
Sports Minister tells elite sport to look at ways to "support itself"
Clubs and associations are reeling from the decision not to go ahead with a planned reintroduction of spectators from October 1.
Sep 24, 17:18
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Sports minister: 'Clubs must find ways to support themselves'
Sport is facing a further six months without spectators in venues.
Sep 24, 12:50
 Manchester City's Raheem Sterling after suffering injury in the Premier League on February 2, 2020.
Sports minister suggests targets could be used to diversify governing bodies
Multicultural board members account for just 5.2 per cent of the total across bodies funded by Sport England and UK Sport.
Jun 16, 21:47
 General view of Everton's Goodison Park taken September 2018
Sports minister warns fans to stay away from Premier League grounds
There have been fears that some fans could still turn up outside stadiums, particularly as Liverpool close on their first league title in 30 years.
Jun 16, 21:46
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