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Ministers’ meetings

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

85 meetings between ministers and outside organisations or people, as published by the department.

DateMetMinisterPurpose, as the department described it
30 Jun 2026Music Venue TrustIan MurrayTo discuss the Agent of Change principle.
29 Jun 2026UK Athletics Jack BucknerStephanie PeacockTo discuss the UK's bid for the 2029 World Athletics Championships
24 Jun 2026Hacked Off; Bereaved FamiliesLisa NandyTo discuss press standards
23 Jun 2026Meeting with Fenway Sports GroupStephanie PeacockTo discuss support for sport in the context of the world cup and international co-operation
23 Jun 2026Priya Dogra, Chief Executive, Channel 4Lisa NandyTo discuss concerns surrounding Married at First Sight, wider strategic and financial picture at Channel 4, and plans to secure long-term future of the organisation
23 Jun 2026PRS for MusicLisa NandyTo discuss the music industry and the voluntary ticket levy
23 Jun 2026Meeting with COVID Commemoration Stakeholder advisory groupFiona TwycrossMeeting to share and discuss priorities for the COVID commemoration programme
23 Jun 2026Meeting with Sir John Hayes MP and Patricia LovettFiona TwycrossA meeting to discuss the use of Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) in relation to heritage crafts.
22 Jun 2026Creative Industries CouncilIan MurrayTo discuss Creative Industries Sector Plan progress.
22 Jun 2026Birmingham Hippodrome Young AdvocatesIan MurrayTo discuss skills and opportunities for young creatives.
18 Jun 2026SpotifyIan MurrayTo discuss Spotify's contribution to the UK's creative economy.
17 Jun 2026Tourism Alliance RoundtableStephanie PeacockTo discuss Tourism Policy with a variety of stakeholders including Tourism Alliance, UKInbound, Visit Britain and UK Hospitality
17 Jun 2026Kate Lee MeetingStephanie PeacockTo discuss NCVO and volunteering sector
17 Jun 2026Barbara Speed, Deputy head of Guardian Opinion, The GuardianIan MurrayTo discuss the BBC Charter Review.
16 Jun 2026Womens' Sport TaskforceStephanie PeacockTo discuss womens' sport and the support for womens' sport with mulitple stakeholder including Sports England, FA, ECB and RFU
16 Jun 2026Meeting with the Betting and Gaming CouncilFiona TwycrossMeeting ahead of the Lords liaison committee to discuss gambling matters.
15 Jun 2026Brain Health Meeting with FA, PFA, Members of Parliament and other stakeholdersStephanie PeacockTo discuss with Member of Parliament the support for ex-players suffering with neurodegenerative diseases
15 Jun 2026BBCIan MurrayTo discuss upcoming BBC announcements.
15 Jun 2026Bloomsbury PublishingIan MurrayTo discuss funding for a children’s book distribution scheme.
15 Jun 2026ArqivaIan MurrayTo discuss an update regarding the future of TV distribution.
11 Jun 2026Meeting with Commonwealth Games Glasgow TeamStephanie PeacockTo discuss the progress of the planning for the Commonwealth games
10 Jun 2026The Football AssociationLisa NandyTo discuss safeguarding concerns
10 Jun 2026West Ham United F.C.Lisa NandyTo discuss safeguarding concerns
9 Jun 2026Hospitality Roundtable with UK Hospitality and other stakeholdersStephanie PeacockTo discuss a range of issues around hospitality and tourism, including safeguarding
9 Jun 2026Matt Brittin, Director General, BBCLisa NandyTo discuss live BBC issues
8 Jun 2026UK Hospitality MeetingStephanie PeacockTo discuss the overnight levy in tourism sector
8 Jun 2026Dame Kelly HolmesLisa NandyTo discuss women's sport and young people
3 Jun 2026Brian Roberts, Chairman and Co-CEO of Comcast Corporation, Comcast; Mark Woodbury, Chairman and CEO, Universal Destinations and Experiences; The RT Hon Rachel Reeves MPLisa NandyTo discuss the Universal United Kingdom Resort
2 Jun 2026VIY MeetingStephanie PeacockTo discuss Volunteer it Yourself and government involvement
2 Jun 2026National Sector Partners GroupStephanie PeacockTo discuss how coalition of bodies can help deliver Government priorities
2 Jun 2026YoutubeIan MurrayTo discuss Prominence.
2 Jun 2026Channel 4Ian MurrayTo discuss public service media.
2 Jun 2026YouTube, The Rt Hon Ian Murray MPLisa NandyTo discuss Public Service Media content on Youtube
21 May 2026New Economics FoundationStephanie PeacockTo discuss UK's domestic tourism
21 May 2026The Creative Content ExchangeIan MurrayTo discuss the pliot stage of the Creative Content Exchange platform.
20 May 2026James Dibbo, Vice President and CFO, Global Media & Entertainment, AmazonLisa NandyTo discuss the Regional Creative Futures Fund investment
19 May 2026Channel 4Ian MurrayTo discuss Channel 4
19 May 2026Getty FoundationLisa NandyTo discuss SoS's priorities and explore areas in which the Getty Foundation could support
19 May 2026Reading Agency RoundtableFiona TwycrossTo discuss the National Year of Reading
13 May 2026Biannual Meeting with Jon YatesStephanie PeacockTo discuss Youth Endowment Fund
13 May 2026Lib Peck MeetingStephanie PeacockTo discuss London Violence Reduction unit
12 May 2026King's Trust; Sir Gareth SouthgateLisa NandyTo discuss preparations for the Youth Summit with His Majesty the King
12 May 2026Matt Brittin, Director General, BBCLisa NandyTo discuss live BBC issues
11 May 2026Council of Music MakersIan MurrayTo discuss the Music Plan and its value to the music creator community.
5 May 2026Channel 4; BBC; Arts Council England; National Theatre; The Football Association; Sports England; Ofcom; JW3; The Jewish Leadership Council; Antisemitism Policy TrustLisa NandyNo10 Roundtable to discuss what the government is doing and where it can go further and faster to combat antisemitism
29 Apr 2026Bishop of SheffieldStephanie PeacockTo discuss grassroots facilities and the National Youth Strategy
29 Apr 2026Gambling Roundtable on Self ExclusionFiona TwycrossGambling Roundtable on Self Exclusion, featuring people from the Boomerang Digital, GAMSTOP, Bacta, Bingo Association and SENSE
29 Apr 2026Meeting with the British Horseracing Authority and the Betting and Gaming CouncilFiona TwycrossTo discuss Financial Risk Assessments and respond to BHA and BGC concerns.
28 Apr 2026Carnival UKStephanie PeacockTo discuss tourism policy in reference to the cruise industry and how the industry can grow.
28 Apr 2026Roundtable with Youtube and Public Service ProvidersIan MurrayTo discuss online content, including news via video sharing platforms.
28 Apr 2026Cllr Jacob Taylor and Cllr Bella SankeyFiona TwycrossMeeting to discuss plans for a new gallery in Brighton and the regeneration of the seafront.
28 Apr 2026Meeting with the Advertising Standards AuthorityFiona TwycrossTo discusss the current regulatory framework for gambling advertising, live areas of ASA work and content marketing.
27 Apr 2026Creative Industries CouncilIan MurrayTo discuss key sector plan issues including jobs plans.
27 Apr 2026National Committee for the Safety of JournalistsIan MurrayTo discuss the national action plan commitments.
27 Apr 2026National Union of Journalists Parliamentary Group; Baroness Bonham-Carter; Rebecca Long-Bailey MP; The Rt Hon John McDonnell MP; Grahame Morris MPLisa NandyTo discuss the Local Media Action Plan and journalism, impartiality, and political interference at the BBC
23 Apr 2026Roula Khalaf, Editor, Financial TimesLisa NandyTo discuss SoS's priorities across arts & culture, civil society & youth, creative industries, heritage, media and sport
22 Apr 2026Mayor Kim McGuinnessStephanie PeacockTo discuss the tourism, the Olympics bid and philanthropy
22 Apr 2026Working TitleIan MurrayTo discuss tax relief applications.
22 Apr 2026James CordenLisa NandyTo discuss youth and arts policy
21 Apr 2026Chief Executive Terrence Higgins TrustStephanie PeacockTo discuss the work of Terrence Higgins Trust
21 Apr 2026Roundtable with Youtube and Public Service ProvidersIan MurrayTo discuss children’s content on video-sharing platforms.
21 Apr 2026Hacked OffLisa NandyTo discuss press standards
21 Apr 2026Tony Gallagher, Editor, and Steve Swinford, Political Editor, The TimesLisa NandyTo discuss SoS's priorities across arts & culture, civil society & youth, creative industries, heritage, media and sport
21 Apr 2026Stakeholders and Academic Experts Men and Boys mental health; The Rt Hon David Lammy MPLisa NandyRoundtable to discuss improving outcomes for men and boys
20 Apr 2026DCMS Womens' Football TaskforceStephanie PeacockA regularly meeting with womens' football stakeholders to discuss support for womens' football.
20 Apr 2026UK Cinema AssociationIan MurrayIntroductory meeting with cinema stakeholders to discuss challenges facing the sector.
20 Apr 2026BFIIan MurrayIntroductory meeting with cinema stakeholders to discuss challenges facing the sector.
20 Apr 2026Independent Cinema OfficeIan MurrayIntroductory meeting with cinema stakeholders to discuss challenges facing the sector.
20 Apr 2026Cineworld/PicturehouseIan MurrayIntroductory meeting with cinema stakeholders to discuss challenges facing the sector.
20 Apr 2026ODEON CinemasIan MurrayIntroductory meeting with cinema stakeholders to discuss challenges facing the sector.
20 Apr 2026VueIan MurrayIntroductory meeting with cinema stakeholders to discuss challenges facing the sector.
20 Apr 2026Omniplex CinemasIan MurrayIntroductory meeting with cinema stakeholders to discuss challenges facing the sector.
20 Apr 2026ShowroomIan MurrayIntroductory meeting with cinema stakeholders to discuss challenges facing the sector.
20 Apr 2026Ilkley CinemaIan MurrayIntroductory meeting with cinema stakeholders to discuss challenges facing the sector.
16 Apr 2026Meeting with Northumberland CouncilStephanie PeacockTo discuss the council's work on place-based partnerships and the impact of the Covenant
15 Apr 2026Brain Health Roundtable with the FA, Premier League, the PFA and other stakeholdersStephanie PeacockTo discuss support for ex-football players with neurodegenerative disease
15 Apr 2026Civil Society Roundtable with HMT, NCVO, ACEVO, and other stakeholdersStephanie PeacockTo discuss the issue of the crisis in Iran with Civil Society Stakeholders
15 Apr 2026Meeting with David KnottStephanie PeacockTo discuss cross-working with MHCLG
15 Apr 2026BBCIan MurrayTo discuss the BBC Charter Review and recent BBC announcements.
15 Apr 2026Leader of Knowsley Council, Councillor Graham Morgan; Chief Executive of Knowsley Council, James Duncan; Anneliese Midgley MPLisa NandyTo discuss how government support and funding can help strengthen provision and improve outcomes for young people in their community
15 Apr 2026Matt Brittin, Director General, BBCLisa NandyTo discuss live BBC issues
15 Apr 2026Caroline Wheeler, Political Editor, The iLisa NandyTo discuss SoS's priorities across arts & culture, civil society & youth, creative industries, heritage, media and sport
13 Apr 2026Roundtable with National Arts StakeholdersIan MurrayTo discuss the Government's response to the ACE Review.
13 Apr 2026Roundtable with London-based arts stakeholders working across different artformsIan MurrayTo discuss the Government's response to the ACE Review.
13 Apr 2026Libraries Strategy Sector RoundtableFiona TwycrossSector roundtable to discuss the government's forthcming strategy for public libraries

A meeting is a record that two sides spoke. It does not say what was agreed. Source: GOV.UK, source file. Open Government Licence.