Dowden: We will protect ‘crown jewels’ of UK culture

Dowden on grants to support the cultural sector

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden explains the government program to support the UK cultural sector through a grant system. Report by Bassaneseg. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

UK minister says watch Premier League from home as games resume

Britain's sports minister says soccer fans should watch Premier League matches from home as the season resumes after the coronavirus pandemic halted it just over three months ago.

All you need to know from the June 17 coronavirus briefing

A round-up of the Government's daily Covid-19 press conference, where Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said the return of the Premier League paves the way for the opening of other entertainment venues.

Dowden on Premier League and the culture sector

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden says that the return of the Premier League today is an important step forward on our journey towards normality. He says that gyms and leisure centers may reopen at the start of July at the very earliest, and that the Premier League may serve as a model to follow to bring back the performing arts. Report by Bassaneseg. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Starmer visits BrewDog pub and brewery in London

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer visits a BrewDog pub and brewery in London where he calls on the government to leave support in place for business sectors like tourism, hospitality and the arts. Report by Bassaneseg. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Sturgeon visits a bar in Edinburgh ahead of its reopening

The First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, visits a bar in Edinburgh ahead of its reopening and sets out conditions for outdoor bars and restaurant to reopen in Scotland. Report by Bassaneseg. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge mark NHS anniversary

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited have visited the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn to mark the NHS’s 72nd birthday. Prince William thanked the staff for the gifts they made for his and Kate’s children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Report by Browna. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn