'Not acceptable' to block football regulator bill - Nandy

Minister: Govt is focussed on growing the economy

Following speculation on possible tax rises in the autumn budget, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy insists the government “will take the responsible, long-term approach” to grow the economy and “ease the tax burden on working people”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Culture secretary says she ‘won’t be watching’ MasterChef

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says she “won’t be watching” the TV show MasterChef which airs on BBC One on Wednesday evening, adding she is “appalled about the revelations” around presenters Gregg Wallace and John Torode. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Minister: My heart goes out to Morecombe and Wednesday fans

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says “too many” football clubs have been through “hell”, following the reported financial difficulties of Morecombe and Sheffield Wednesday. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Culture Secretary announces major investment for creatives

The culture secretary has announced a major boost in investment for the creative industry in the UK. Lisa Nandy said the creative industries sector plan "will almost double the amount of investment going into the creative industries over the next decade." Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Lisa Nandy reacts to Iran nuclear threat

The culture secretary has said Iran can "never be allowed to own a nuclear weapon or pursue it's nuclear programme". Lisa Nandy confirmed the government are having several discussions on Iran over the coming days. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn