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The All-Party Parliamentary Media Group, bringing you news, opinion and events on the media industry. Secretariat by @Whitehouse_PA

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📢🎥📺🗞️Are you in the media industry and looking for a new forum to meet with other industry figures and policymakers to discuss the latest developments? If so, drop us a DM or email [email protected] to find out more about the Media APPG 🗞️📺🎥📢
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2025 is a pivotal year for AI, and understanding its implications for media and copyright is essential to ensuring its correct application and long-term impact. Thank you @AllianceIP for including us in such a valuable discussion at the joint APPG Meeting on AI and Copyright.
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From stage to screen to studio, today’s Spring Budget is backing culture and creativity 🎬 Tax reliefs for independent British film, TV, visual effects and film studios 🎭 Support for theatres across the country 🏛️ Tax relief for museums and galleries Find out more 👇

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📢 Read the latest edition of our newsletter, Media Times: static1.squarespace.com/stat… 📻 Get up to date with the latest media policy news and insights, including government plans for a BBC mid-term review, and Channel 4's new 'fast-forward' strategy #media #parliament #policy
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📽️Yesterday, in our second session on our inquiry into British Film & High-end TV, ‘Slow Horses’ & ‘One Life’ Director, James Hawes, told us the “genie is out the bottle” on AI, and that the UK should work to catch up with the likes of the U.S. 👇👇👇 @cj_dinenage
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We’re home to an outstanding press & I'll do everything possible to protect its freedom. Yesterday I spoke at the @APPGMedia reception about all we’re doing to support our brilliant journalists.
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A photo of Secretary of State with Sir Peter Bazalgette Creative Industry Council Co-Chair and Andy Carter Media APPG Chair.

ALT A photo of Secretary of State with Sir Peter Bazalgette Creative Industry Council Co-Chair and Andy Carter Media APPG Chair.

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🥂Last night we hosted our annual reception, with a stellar line up of speakers including @lucyfrazermp , @dawes_melanie, Sarah Cardell, @PeterBazalgette our chair @MrAndy_Carter . We had a wonderful evening of good conversation between the brightest and best in media. #media
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Great to join the @APPGMedia tonight in Parliament. The importance of the role played by UK broadcasters was underscored by @DCMS Secretary of State @lucyfrazermp, along with @dawes_melanie, CMA CEO Sarah Cardell, @PeterBazalgette and host @MrAndy_Carter.
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📽️@GurinderC, the critically acclaimed creator of Bend It Like Beckham and Bride & Prejudice, gave evidence to our predecessor committee 2 decades ago. This morning our chair @cj_dinenage asked what significant changes she has experienced in making films since then 👇
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Small creative businesses will soon be able to apply for up to £50,000 to fund an innovation project in 2024. Applications to @innovateuk's Creative Catalyst competition will open on 23 Jan, with an online briefing event happening on 25 Jan. apply-for-innovation-funding…
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🗣️Our panel has started. We're questioning @Channel4 on the major challenges facing them and the wider broadcasting industry over the next few years. Join us live: parliamentlive.tv/event/inde…
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Are you an online business and want to know more about the new Online Safety Act? @TaylorWessingUK is running a free webinar on 5th December to explain what you need to do to prepare for compliance. Link to sign up here: taylorwessing.com/en/insight…
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Looking for an insight into the world of media? The November issue of the Media APPG Newsletter is now live! Click below to read about the royal assent of the Online Safety Act, the introduction of the Media Bill and more interesting media policy issues. bit.ly/3Gpa93Y
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@Ofcom30 Nov 2023
🤖 Do you use Gen AI tools like ChatGPT? Our research finds that around a third of UK adults use Gen AI. Most use it for fun, but some use it to help with work and study. Here’s some of the tasks people use it for ⬇️ Read more here: ofcom.org.uk/news-centre/202…
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New rules to be debated in Parliament today will ensure everyone can enjoy their favourite programmes, no matter how they choose to watch or listen Find out about the Media Bill: gov.uk/government/news/media…
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📢NEW REPORT📢 With a focus on long-term, pan-sector gain, the Screen Sectors’ Skills Task Force has devised a new and transformative approach to skills development across the UK. Read all about it: ow.ly/nxWw50Q8GUB #DiscoverCreativeCareers #WeCreate
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📻Great to welcome award winning commercial radio journalists from across the UK to Parliament to celebrate their achievements at the annual #RadioNewsAwards. 50 years on the air and 38million weekly listeners, local radio still playing a huge role keeping UK audiences informed
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The King's Speech and implications for media policy — APPG Media Group

The King's Speech and implications for media policy — APPG Media Group

Last week’s King’s Speech marked the beginning of a new parliamentary session and outlined the government’s legislative programme for the months ahead. Of note to the media sector, was the carryover...

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What are the creative industries? 💡 Innovative people making the most of their best ideas 💷 Worth billions to our economy 💼 Career opportunities across the sector Find how you could get involved: discovercreative.careers #CreativeCareersWeek #WeCreate

WeCreate: What are the Creative Industries?

What are the Creative Industries? CIC Chair Peter Bazalgette explains

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The Government has today set out how it plans to proceed with its reform of Channel 4, including the parameters under which any in-house production will operate. Read our update about it for #UKindies here: pact.co.uk/latest-updates/ne…
Quote card: white text on a red background, the words read: 'Pact welcomes the fact that Government has listened to many of our proposals to ensure the regulation of Channel 4’s commercial production arm. However, we would call on Channel 4 to carefully consider any move into in-house production given the current difficult market conditions. – John McVay OBE, Pact Chief Executive. Read our full response at pact.co.uk' In the bottom right corner of the image is a Pact text logo in white with a black dot on the end.

ALT Quote card: white text on a red background, the words read: 'Pact welcomes the fact that Government has listened to many of our proposals to ensure the regulation of Channel 4’s commercial production arm. However, we would call on Channel 4 to carefully consider any move into in-house production given the current difficult market conditions. – John McVay OBE, Pact Chief Executive. Read our full response at pact.co.uk' In the bottom right corner of the image is a Pact text logo in white with a black dot on the end.

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The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill will grow the UK economy by: ⚖️ tackling excessive dominance of large tech companies 🏢 delivering a level playing field for tech start-ups 🗺️ attracting foreign investment for the UK Read more: pm-priorities.campaign.gov.u…
Levelling the playing field for the tech sector

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