Arts
Arts news from UK Parliament.
Four short debates in the Lords
The prevention and treatment of cardiovascular illness, the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service, the UK crafts sector and mitigating the effects of wildfires on Lords agenda. Catch up
13 June 2025
MPs launch fan-led review of live music to safeguard future industry success
CMS Committee Chair also tables amendment to planning Bill to strengthen rights of music venues in planning process
04 June 2025
President Trump’s US film tariff announcement: Comment from CMS Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage MP
CMS Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage MP comments on President Donald Trump’s announcement on plans for a tariff on US overseas film production
06 May 2025
Urgent action needed to protect distinctly British content as MPs call on Government to ramp up support across film and high-end TV industry
Committee makes recommendations on tax incentives, supporting workforce, independent cinemas and meeting challenges posed by AI
09 April 2025
Holocaust Memorial Bill completes Lords committee stage
Members considered further changes as line by line scrutiny concluded. Find out more
28 March 2025
SITC Chair writes to Google and OpenAI on issue of AI and copyright
Chi Onwurah, chair of the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee, has written to Google and OpenAI requesting information on their response to the government’s consultation on AI and copyright.
13 March 2025
Lords debates impact of arts sector on jobs and growth
Members discuss contribution of creative industries to productivity, jobs and the government's growth plan. Catch up
07 February 2025
The future of AI and copyright law to be scrutinised by MPs
On Tuesday 4 February, at 2pm, the Culture, Media and Sport Committee and Science, Innovation and Technology Committee will hold a joint evidence session on the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and copyright law.
31 January 2025
Inquiry launch: Soft power: a strategy for UK success?
Today the Foreign Affairs Committee announces a new inquiry into the extent and effectiveness of the UK’s soft power.
08 January 2025
CMS Committee welcomes Government support for voluntary levy but calls for firm deadline for industry
The CMS Committee has welcomed Government backing for a levy on arena and stadium concert tickets to support the struggling grassroots music sector but has called for Ministers to set a clear deadline for the industry to act.
14 November 2024
Holocaust Memorial Bill debated in the Lords
Members consider main purpose of bill at second reading. Catch up
05 September 2024
Media Bill completes its remaining stages in the Lords
Bill now awaits Royal Assent to become law. Catch up
24 May 2024
MPs call for arena ticket levy and tax relief to stem tide of grassroots music venue closures
Culture, Media and Sport Committee publishes Grass roots venues report
10 May 2024
Baroness Young of Hornsey: Lord Speaker's Corner
Baroness Young speaks to Lord McFall of Alcluith about her work tackling modern slavery, race and inequality in the creative sector, and why businesses should be held to account for their supply chains
17 April 2024
Contribution of the arts to the economy debated in the Lords
Members discuss culture and the creative industries. Catch up
02 February 2024