A free press is the cornerstone of our democracy and we’re marking World Press Freedom Day with the key things we’re doing to protect it
📰 Preventing threats to freedom of expression
🔎 Protecting journalists from strategic lawsuits
📱 Balancing big tech and news
Stoke-on-Trent pottery icon Clarice Cliff recently received a blue plaque to honour her lifetime of achievements
We spoke to local ceramicist and paintress Emma Bailey to hear about Cliff's legacy
Find out more ⬇️
The Invictus Games Foundation is pleased to announce that
✅Washington, DC, USA
✅Birmingham, UK
have been shortlisted to host the
#InvictusGames
in 2027.
Last week, we announced that the OVA has awarded a grant to
@fightingwpride
to lead on the design and construction of an LGBT armed forces community memorial.
Hear from the charity and veterans on what the memorial means to them:
The Coronation Roll is the State record of a monarch's accession and Coronation, dating back to 1308.
For the first time, you can explore a digitised version of King Charles III's Roll through a new UK Government project.
Explore the Roll here:
Every day journalism helps keep our democracy healthy, provide accountability & acts as our first line of defence against misinformation.
Today, on World Press Freedom Day, we're celebrating all the brilliant journalists & titles that earn our media admiration across the world.
In her review of public libraries, Baroness Sanderson recommended ‘the creation of a Libraries Minister and a more joined-up approach within government’
Today, Lord Parkinson chaired his first cross-government meeting as Libraries Minister with
@dianabarran
,
@Mark_Spencer
, Simon…
Our media is admired all across the world for outstanding & dogged journalism.
Brilliant to speak at
@EditorsUK
yesterday about this Govt’s unwavering commitment to press freedom, now & in the future.
Read my speech in full 👇
'We have a duty to protect people from gambling harm'
Minister for Gambling policy
@StuartAndrew
busts some myths on financial risk checks and explains how the new system will create a safer experience online
Watch 👇
Last week we celebrated Clarice Cliff's life and contribution to ceramic art by unveiling a blue plaque in her name on 20 Snow Hill, Stoke-on-Trent - the place she called home whilst she was at the height of her career
But what is a blue plaque? And who can get one? More ⬇️
On 2 May, there are local, mayoral and Police and Crime Commissioner elections taking place in England.
You’ll need to bring photo ID to vote at a polling station.
Check if your ID is accepted ⬇️
Combat Café, run by
@LUFC
at Elland Road, gives veterans a weekly opportunity to socialise & enjoy light exercise.
Veterans and staff discuss how the free sessions help to tackle loneliness & offer a safe space to meet others with similar experiences 👇