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The lingering smell of scorched rubber followed another fast-paced U-turn: HENRY DEEDES sees the Huawei deal go up in smoke

14/07/20 21:00

HENRY DEEDES: From the House of Commons yesterday (left) there came the familiar sound of screeching tyres, followed by rising smoke and the lingering aroma of scorched rubber. Not for the first time this summer the Government was embarking on another fast paced U-turn. The unfortunate minister yanking up the handbrake this time was Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden (right). He was 'taking decisive action' on Huawei (inset) and 'closing the door' on its involvement in our telecoms network....read

Will an extra £2 billion in costs and years of delays result in a safer 5G network? How tearing Huawei equipment out of Britain's next-gen infrastructure will affect the nation's mobile services
14/07/20 17:42
Here's a look at the key issues that result from today's decision to ban Huawei 5G equipment, concerning the key players, customers and telecoms providers.
China's trade threat: Ambassador hints at retaliation over 'disappointing and wrong' decision to strip Huawei out of 5G network, saying it is now 'questionable' if UK can be an 'open and fair business environment'
14/07/20 11:43
Ministers today announced Huawei will be banned from the UK's 5G network with all of the firm's technology to be ripped out by 2027.
Tories herald 'long march' away from Chinese influence as Boris Johnson prepares to bow to revolt by AXING Huawei from 5G network in dramatic U-turn despite Beijing warning of 'consequences'
14/07/20 08:06
Despite threats of 'consequences', Boris Johnson is expected to declare that telecoms firms will be banned from installing new equipment supplied by the Chinese giant by Christmas .
Ministers are braced for backlash from Beijing when they confirm today that Huawei is banned from involvement in UK's 5G network
13/07/20 22:50
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden will announce that telecoms firms will be banned from installing new equipment supplied by the Chinese giant by Christmas.
'Can't wait to curl for the girlsss': Britons welcome the return of gyms and nail salons after four months with hilarious memes as owners including Duncan Bannatyne praise 'vitally important' news
10/07/20 08:24
The move to reopen indoor gyms in England on July 25 was welcomed by Dragon's Den star Duncan Bannatyne, who owns health club and spa Bannatyne Group.
Nail bars, tanning salons and tattoo parlours across England can reopen on MONDAY while gyms can welcome back customers from July 25
09/07/20 16:10
People in England were today given the green light to return to fitness and personal grooming appointments as ministers announced that nail bars and gyms will reopen this month.
Sir Paul McCartney warns live music is in peril as 1,500 acts - including The Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran and Coldplay - sign a letter urging the government to save the industry
01/07/20 22:04
The Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran and more have written a letter calling for a timeline for venue reopening. As many as 1,500 music artists have written to Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden.
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In the gym in July? Minister Oliver Dowden says he 'aspires' to have indoor sports venues open by the middle of next month - as Dragons' Den star Duncan Bannatyne warns of thousands of job losses
23/06/20 14:49
Sport Secretary Oliver Dowden said it was an 'aspiration' to reopen indoor fitness within weeks, after they were left off a list of venues that will be allowed to reopen on July 4.
Britain needs modern 'GI Bill' to retrain workers as digital experts to boost post-Covid economy says Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden
23/06/20 09:52
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said he will work with businesses to create new digital training and jobs in an attempt to put 'fuel back in the tank' of the economy after it was tipped into recession.
Now staycations are under threat: Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden says reopening the tourism industry could be delayed beyond July 4... meaning even a summer holiday in the UK might be off limits
17/06/20 21:45
The news many feared surfaced on Wednesday night: summer holidays may well be off. Culture Sec Oliver Dowden says reopening tourism sector may no longer occur on July 4 as planned.
Five-a-side from next month? Culture Secretary signals amateur sport could return within weeks with gyms and leisure centres also reopening
17/06/20 18:01
Oliver Dowden said he understood the public are 'itching' to resume their amateur sport and fitness routines.
Football fans could be back in stadiums in time for NEXT SEASON, says minister - as he warns them to stay away from grounds as the Premier League FINALLY kicks off again
17/06/20 16:56
Oliver Dowden said he hoped that 'some' supporters could in time be allowed in to watch games from the stands, as the top flight began again behind closed doors due to coronavirus.
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden says he would NOT have removed Little Britain from iPlayer - after sketch show was taken off streaming services over use of blackface characters
10/06/20 20:37
The Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has told ITV's Peston he 'wouldn't be inclined' to pull Little Britain from streaming services. It came after BBC iPlayer, BritBox and Netflix dropped the show.
Holiday at home NOT abroad! Visit Britain chief says campaign to urge families to have a staycation rather than going overseas will be launched this month to save UK tourism industry
05/06/20 12:37
Tourism chiefs have launched a campaign to call on British holidaymakers to choose vacations in the UK rather than heading abroad for their summer break this year.
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UK could get a 'coronavirus bank holiday' in OCTOBER as Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden says it is an 'excellent proposal' amid claims it could deliver £500m boost to struggling tourism sector
04/06/20 14:44
Britain could get a coronavirus bank holiday in October after a Cabinet minister backed the plans to deliver a boost to the struggling UK tourism industry.
Cleared for title! Liverpool set for Anfield glory after Government pave way for Reds to secure first-ever Premier League crown on Merseyside
30/05/20 21:31
The Government has appeared to pave the way to Liverpool securing the Premier League title on Merseyside by insisting that a decision on neutral venues lies with a local authority group.
Racing returns and Pinatubo could even outshine Frankel: Is this the wonder horse who can bring some joy back to a nation starved of sport?
30/05/20 21:29
Those gathered for the Qipco 2,000 Guineas on the Rowley Mile on April 30 in 2011 experienced an unfolding drama that is seared into their memories.
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'There is a tough battle ahead': British Horseracing Authority chief Nick Rust reveals there is a huge re-building job to be done after the financial damage of a near three-month shutdown
30/05/20 19:14
Racing may have been given the green light to lead the return of professional sport with a meeting at Newcastle on Monday but it still faces a 'tough battle ahead', according to Nick Rust.
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Sport is BACK in England from June 1, with 2000 Guineas stakes at Newmarket the first major event to take place and Premier League football following soon after - but spectators will be banned
30/05/20 15:01
Ministers today gave the green light for the return of professional competitive sport in England from June 1, with horse racing and Premier League football likely to be the first back.
Government gives green light for sport to return with racing at Newmarket the FIRST major event on British soil in THREE months.... and the Premier League is close behind
30/05/20 15:00
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden fronted the daily coronavirus briefing on Saturday afternoon, and outlined the specific steps that must be taken to allow events to be hosted starting from next month.
'We are on the agenda to ease the pressure on politicians': Nigel Pearson insists Premier League return is being used by the government to help themselves deal with crisis after his Watford side are hit by coronavirus
25/05/20 06:44
Culture secretary Oliver Dowden has made it clear that he would back the return of the Premier League and the government are set to approve contact training plans this week.
'Free-to-air Premier League games could be a win-win situation': Culture secretary Oliver Dowden boosts hopes of TV deal for fans
20/05/20 18:25
Fans have been given encouragement that some Premier League matches will be televised free-to-air after 'productive discussions' between the Government and English football authorities.
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Culture secretary Oliver Dowden announces formation of task force to help the Premier League and other sports get up and running safely amid coronavirus crisis with former Lionesses star Alex Scott to serve on it
20/05/20 16:37
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has revealed he is 'setting up a renewal task force' as the Government look to get sporting and cultural events back underway again in a 'crowd-free' way.
Premier League matches to be broadcast free-to-air for the first time 'to discourage people from leaving their homes' - as culture secretary Oliver Dowden confirms talks over mid-June restart
18/05/20 07:47
Oliver Dowden, Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, confirmed the government's push for some matches to be available freely as part of Project Restart.
Panorama's PPE probe sparks almost 800 complaints of Labour bias after it emerged a string of medical workers who took part in the show were also Left-wing activists
14/05/20 23:57
The programme, titled Has The Government Failed The NHS?, made a series of damaging claims about the Government's handling of the Covid-19 crisis.
Will Boris Johnson raise the curtain on Andrew Lloyd Webber's West End plan? Theatre impresario urges Government to follow South Korea's trace-and-test method so stage shows can re-open
14/05/20 21:46
Andrew Lloyd Webber has urged the Government to follow the example of South Korea to save the performing arts, a leaked letter to the Daily Mail shows.
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Premier League football must air on free-to-air TV it if wants to restart, Government tells sport's bosses
14/05/20 16:53
A Government minister has told the Premier League that some of its games must be aired on free-to-air television if the league wishes to make a return to action in the next month.
Premier League will hold new Project Restart talks with the Government on Thursday to decide whether they get the OK to resume as Oliver Dowden warns: 'safety must come first'
08/05/20 10:42
Despite extensive contingency planning, including potential of playing matches at neutral venues, Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden warned the game is yet to get the 'green light'.
Culture Minister Oliver Dowden blasts BBC director-general over bias in the wake of Panorama programme on the Government's handling of Covid-19
02/05/20 22:56
Mr Dowden urged director-general Tony Hall to 'uphold the highest standards in relation to integrity and impartiality' in the wake of the Panorama programme which featured five left-wing activists.
'This is a massive shot in the arm to secure survival... we are intervening as an exception to protect the sport': Rugby League given £16m emergency bailout loan by Government ahead of World Cup on home soil in 2021
30/04/20 22:24
The Government has stepped in to 'secure the survival' of rugby league with an unprecedented £16million bailout. The RFL had asked for financial support from the Government.
'They've taken their eye off the ball': Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden is slammed for passing up 'rare' chance to hold Saudi Arabia to account over beIN Sports piracy claims by investigating Newcastle takeover
27/04/20 17:40
The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Oliver Dowden has been slammed for failing to intervene in the proposed takeover of Newcastle United by a Saudi-led consortium.
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Government reveal they have been in talks to get the Premier League 'up and running as soon as possible' as DCMS chief Oliver Dowden acknowledges he has 'personally' been in discussions
27/04/20 15:51
The Premier League has been suspended since mid-March as the country continues its battle with the coronavirus pandemic, which has claimed the leaves of 20,732 people in the UK.
AHEAD OF THE GAME: Sky and BT not keen on showing Premier League games for free when season resumes as Sporting Lisbon scramble around for £47m from Bruno Fernandes' move to Manchester United after Portuguese banks withdrew funding
24/04/20 21:30
AHEAD OF THE GAME - MATT HUGHES: Sky Sports and BT Sport will resist pressure to screen for free the 47 Premier League matches they have left this season.
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Brighton chief executive Paul Barber backs proposals to show Premier League games on free-to-air television for the rest of the season
23/04/20 21:32
It comes after culture secretary, Oliver Dowden, revealed the league is currently considering making some fixtures available on free-to-air once the season is able to restart.
Unravelling the TV conundrum of football's return: Premier League games may be aired for FREE to leave Sky and BT fuming... with major rights holders not even happy with games behind closed doors - and that would give clubs a £762m problem
23/04/20 20:00
The words 'Premier League' and 'free' do not crop up in the same sentence too often. Sportsmail assess the likelihood of football making it on to your screens at home - for free.
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Government will NOT prevent £300m Saudi Arabia-led takeover of Newcastle despite claims country is 'sportswashing' its reputation after human rights violations
22/04/20 17:19
A £300million buyout of the north-east club, backed by the country's public investment fund, is reportedly close to being finalised.
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Health expert demands inquiry into decision to let Cheltenham Festival go ahead in run-up to lockdown after spike of cases in the area
21/04/20 22:23
NHS figures show the local hospital trust in Gloucestershire has had 125 patients die from COVID-19, nearly double the amount recorded in Bristol, 58, Swindon, 67, and Bath, 46.
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'The risk was no greater than going to the pub': Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden defends decision to go ahead with Cheltenham Festival in front of 250,000 people after grilling from Piers Morgan on Good Morning Britain
20/04/20 15:28
The four-day Festival was staged as planned in front of 250,000 people, with additional hygiene measures in place due to the coronavirus pandemic, and concluded on March 13.
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Advertising agency groups back Culture Secretary's call for brands not to block ads from appearing next to coronavirus coverage
20/04/20 01:04
Industry bodies have joined forces in an attempt to stop the 'overzealous use of keyword blocking' amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Culture minister Oliver Dowden tells Britain's 100 biggest brands including Tesco, Sky and Amazon to allow their adverts to appear next to coronavirus stories as he describes news as 'the fourth emergency service'
18/04/20 01:43
Culture secretary Oliver Dowden called on big companies including Amazon and Tesco to 'play your part' in supporting what he described as 'Britain's fourth emergency service'.
'Furloughing wasn't designed for billionaire owners': Culture secretary Oliver Dowden warns Premier League sides that scheme should be 'last resort' and public will take 'dim view' of clubs like Tottenham taking advantage
09/04/20 10:04
Rich Premier League clubs should only furlough staff as a 'last resort' and the job retention scheme was not intended for 'billionaire' owners, warned culture secretary Oliver Dowden.
BBC unveils plan to support education for 'every child in the UK' with online lessons and TV shows using 'top quality teachers' during coronavirus lockdown
03/04/20 18:19
BBC Bitesize will deliver daily online lessons for all age groups, while a programme, for BBC iPlayer will be filmed in Match Of The Day's studio after the sports show was cancelled.
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden becomes second Cabinet minister to self-isolate as he announces a family member has coronavirus symptoms and he is entering 14-day quarantine
17/03/20 12:21
The Hertsmere MP announced he was going into a fortnight's quarantine this morning as the country began going in to lock-down to delay the spread of the disease.
'Every day is a crisis': Concern that Cameron's team is out of its depth intensifies after top aide 'Olive' reveals he has to listen to the radio to find out what is going on
22/10/12 10:45
Oliver Dowden, the PM's deputy chief of staff, said he is 'surprised on a day-to-day basis' by the conduct of senior members of the government as Number 10 faces criticism for its inability to get a grip.
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