Oliver Dowden
Covid pilot scheme data shows mass participation events can be held 'safely'
Euro 2020, British Grand Prix and Wimbledon were among 37 trial events that made up the Government's Event Research Programme.
Aug 20, 18:13
Ollie Robinson admits he feared for his England future
The seamer bounced back strongly with five wickets against India at Trent Bridge.
Aug 6, 19:46
Review calls for independent regulator to protect key aspects of English game
Tracey Crouch has issued preliminary recommendations
Jul 22, 12:47
Wembley set to welcome at least 60,000 fans for Euros semis and final
The stadium will operate at 75 per cent capacity for the matches.
Jun 22, 16:24
Famous figures share messages of support to family of Christian Eriksen
The Denmark midfielder dropped to the ground shortly before half-time during his country's Euro 2020 game against Finland.
Jun 12, 19:41
Boris Johnson agrees with Oliver Dowden over Ollie Robinson punishment
Ollie Robinson has been suspended over historical tweets but the Prime Minister agreed with Oliver Dowden's assessment the ECB has gone 'over the top'.
Jun 7, 17:17
Edgbaston Test to welcome around 18,000 fans each day
The stadium will be 70 per cent full for England's second Test against the Black Caps in mid-June after being selected for a Government pilot event.
May 26, 10:14
What off-the-pitch issues plagued the Premier League this season?
Project Big Picture, the European Super League and the global pandemic all presented serious challenges.
May 21, 12:19
Duke of Cambridge keen to "secure the future health of the game at all levels"
Prime Minister Boris Johnson promised that a "root-and-branch" review into the way football is run will consider how to boost the role of fans.
Apr 21, 21:46
Boris Johnson promises "root-and-branch" review of football
Former sports minister Tracey Crouch is to investigate the governance of the sport and how supporters can have more say in the running of their clubs.
Apr 21, 17:16
Oliver Dowden: 'New football regulator not off the table'
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said it was also right to look at how fans can have a stake in their clubs.
Apr 21, 10:18
Gary Neville slams "criminal" Super League plans
The former Manchester United defender described the breakaway threat as 'disowning-your-own-club stuff' and was backed by Roy Keane.
Apr 18, 20:28
Oliver Dowden sets out plans for sport pilots
Fans were in attendance for day one of the World Snooker Championship on Saturday.
Apr 18, 12:21
Sean Long backs Leeds to give St Helens "a good crack"
Leeds beat Salford in last season's final at Wembley.
Mar 29, 13:57
Leeds to begin Challenge Cup defence against St Helens
York City Knights will face Wigan.
Mar 29, 11:10
Women's sport to receive more than £10m of funding in survival package
The Government's Sport Winter Survival Package will also help netball, basketball and badminton.
Feb 19, 22:41
Ama Agbeze and Geoff Thompson appointed to 2022 Commonwealth Games board
Ama Agbeze captained England's netballers to Commonwealth gold in 2018, while Geoff Thompson is five-time former world karate champion.
Feb 16, 11:22
Elite sport to continue behind closed doors in tier 4
Plans to meet at Christmas were torn up by new tighter rules but sporting fixtures will continue behind closed doors.
Dec 19, 19:51
Oliver Dowden hopes sporting stadiums will be at full capacity by next autumn
Small numbers of spectators returned to venues in England from December 2.
Dec 10, 11:38
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
An in-depth look at the Premier League and EFL's bailout package
A deal was done on Thursday.
Dec 3, 15:47
EFL to have access to £250m in funding after rescue package agreed
The bailout package has been months in the making.
Dec 3, 15:46
Dale Vince praises Premier League and criticises Government over rescue package
The leagues announced a deal worth £250million had been agreed on Thursday to protect EFL clubs suffering financial losses due to the pandemic.
Dec 3, 15:04
Sports bosses welcome reintroduction of spectators to venues
The EFL described it as an "important step in achieving a return to normal".
Nov 23, 19:41
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
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
Grassroots sports 'will be among first to reopen when safe'
Amateur sports facilities in England shut their doors on Wednesday night ahead of a second period of lockdown.
Nov 5, 12:38
MPs urge English football's governing bodies to "put the squabbling aside"
Julian Knight, chairman of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport select committee, told the Commons that 10 to 15 lower-rung clubs could collapse.
Nov 5, 12:36
Norwich "disappointed and frustrated" over perceived lack of Government support
The Canaries have followed the lead of majority shareholder Delia Smith in calling for action.
Oct 30, 20:22
MP brands Project Big Picture plans "disgraceful" and "laced with bribes"
The proposals for a dramatic reshaping of English football became public knowledge on October 11.
Oct 22, 14:00
Richard Masters hopeful supporters can return to stadiums in the near future
Masters hopes football can follow the "really positive" return of spectators at theatres.
Oct 14, 22:42
Richard Masters: 'Premier League and EFL will need to re-establish trust'
The relationship between the competitions was strained when the Project Big Picture proposals became public knowledge
Oct 14, 22:40
