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Historic legislation to reform the governance of men's elite football in England and put fans back at the heart of the game has been introduced in Parliament today.
An action plan for improved mental health support to elite and professional sports people.
A new independent regulator for men’s elite football will be set up as a standalone body to make sure it is operationally independent from the game and can adequately protect clubs’ and fans’ interests.
Martyn Henderson OBE has been appointed as the interim Chief Operating Officer to lead the preparatory work to set up the new independent regulator for men’s elite football.
The Culture Secretary will today bring together industry leaders responsible for delivering the recommendations made in the Review of Women's Football.
The football authorities in England have been invited by the government to meet on an annual basis to agree on appropriate access to the best global players.
Government agrees with the review’s recommendations including supporting the FA and NewCo in the full professionalisation of women’s football, and equal access to sport in schools for girls.
Former England and Great Britain footballer turned pundit Karen Carney MBE has today published her major independent review into the future of domestic women’s football
The government response to the independent review 'Raising the bar: reframing the opportunity in women’s football' and its 10 strategic recommendations
This white paper sets out the government’s comprehensive plan to introduce an independent regulator for professional clubs in the English football pyramid.
Guidance on sponsoring an International Sportsperson.
Immigration staff guidance on how to consider applications to enter, remain or settle in the UK on the International Sportsperson route.
The Government will join forces with former sports stars, health professionals and fitness experts to help an additional 3.5 million adults and children get physically active by 2030, as part of a major national activity drive.
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