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DCMS ministerial meetings, 1 January to 31 March 2026
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| Minister | Date | Name of Individual or Organisation | Purpose of Meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Nandy | 2026-01-06 | Roger Lynch, CEO, Condé Nast | To discuss AI and issues in the creative industries |
| Lisa Nandy | 2026-01-07 | Laura Kuenssberg | To discuss SoS's priorities across arts & culture, civil society & youth, creative industries, heritage, media and sport |
| Lisa Nandy | 2026-01-07 | Chris Mason, Political Editor, BBC News | To discuss SoS's priorities across arts & culture, civil society & youth, creative industries, heritage, media and sport |
| Lisa Nandy | 2026-01-08 | Samir Shah, Chair, BBC | To discuss live BBC issues |
| Lisa Nandy | 2026-01-15 | Sir Ron Kalifa | To discuss the Honours process |
| Lisa Nandy | 2026-01-15 | Steve Swinford, Political Editor, The Times | To discuss SoS's priorities across arts & culture, civil society & youth, creative industries, heritage, media and sport |
| Lisa Nandy | 2026-01-15 | David Ellison, CEO, Paramount | To discuss Paramount's UK media and production interests |
| Lisa Nandy | 2026-01-18 | The National Basketball Association | To discuss the National Basketball Association's presence in the UK |
| Lisa Nandy | 2026-01-23 | Matt Brittin | To discuss AI and copyright |
| Lisa Nandy | 2026-01-29 | Samir Shah, Chair, BBC | To discuss live BBC issues |
| Lisa Nandy | 2026-02-03 | Lord Boateng | To discuss issues in the museum sector and arts funding |
| Lisa Nandy | 2026-02-05 | David Zaslav, CEO, Warner Brothers | To discuss the media landscape |
| Lisa Nandy | 2026-02-07 | Dame Katherine Grainger, British Olympic Association | To discuss British Olympic Association matters |
| Lisa Nandy | 2026-02-09 | Jane Turton, CEO, All3Media | To discuss the media landscape |
| Lisa Nandy | 2026-02-10 | Kent Walker, Google | To discuss AI and the news industry |
| Lisa Nandy | 2026-02-10 | Baroness Twycross; Beacon Counselling Trust; Gambling Commission; Ygam; GamCare; BetKnowMore; Ara | Roundtable to discuss gambling harm treatment and prevention |
| Lisa Nandy | 2026-02-11 | Sam Coates, Deputy Political Editor, Sky News | To discuss SoS's priorities across arts & culture, civil society & youth, creative industries, heritage, media and sport |
| Lisa Nandy | 2026-02-11 | Gary Lubner | To discuss the National Youth Strategy |
| Lisa Nandy | 2026-02-11 | Roly Keating | To discuss the media landscape |
| Lisa Nandy | 2026-02-11 | Tim Davie, Director General, BBC | To discuss live BBC issues |
| Lisa Nandy | 2026-02-12 | Samir Shah, Chair, BBC | To discuss live BBC issues |
| Lisa Nandy | 2026-02-23 | Ted Sarandos, CEO, Netflix | To discuss Netflix's production plans for the UK |
| Lisa Nandy | 2026-02-24 | James Dibbo, Vice President and CFO, Global Media & Entertainment, Amazon | To discuss Amazon's investment and activity in the UK |
| Lisa Nandy | 2026-02-25 | Alan Milburn | To discuss his upcoming review on the rising number of young people who are NEET |
| Lisa Nandy | 2026-03-03 | Hat Trick Productions; Day One Trust; Liverpool Film Office; Capital+Centric; Mayor Liverpool City Region Combined Authority; Liverpool City Council | To discuss Imagine Liverpool's Littlewoods Project |
| Lisa Nandy | 2026-03-06 | Mayor of Greater Manchester | To discuss proposals to host major sporting events |
| Lisa Nandy | 2026-03-09 | BBC | To discuss the Charter Review with long-serving BBC staff |
| Lisa Nandy | 2026-03-09 | Geraint Evans, CEO and Delyth Evans, Chair, S4C | To discuss S4C's work and future strategy |
| Lisa Nandy | 2026-03-09 | Rhodri Talfan Davies | Introductory conversation with the incoming interim BBC Director General |
| Lisa Nandy | 2026-03-10 | National Union of Journalists | To discuss the Charter Review |
| Lisa Nandy | 2026-03-10 | Samir Shah, Chair, BBC | To discuss live BBC issues |
| Lisa Nandy | 2026-03-11 | Southbank Centre | To discuss the Creative Foundations Fund |
| Lisa Nandy | 2026-03-11 | Dawn Airey | To discuss arts and media |
| Lisa Nandy | 2026-03-18 | Broadcasting, Entertainment, Communications and Theatre Union (BECTU) | To discuss the Charter Review |
| Lisa Nandy | 2026-03-20 | Samir Shah, Chair, BBC | To discuss live BBC issues |
| Lisa Nandy | 2026-03-24 | Mark Thompson, CEO and Chairman, CNN Worldwide | To discuss the BBC and media landscape |
| Fiona Twycross | 2026-01-13 | English Heritage Trust | To discuss the work of EHT and as part of preparation for Baroness Twycross' select committee apperance |
| Fiona Twycross | 2026-01-13 | BACTA | To discuss priorities of BACTA for the year, and an update on their work on self exclusion |
| Fiona Twycross | 2026-01-19 | Gatenby Sanderson | To discuss the recruitment campaign for the Gambling Commission Chair |
| Fiona Twycross | 2026-01-27 | Illegal Gambling Taskforce | Roundtable on a range of gambling, finance and media stakeholders with the aim of working together to take action against illegal gambling |
| Fiona Twycross | 2026-02-02 | Professor Henrietta Bowden-Jones | To discuss gambling harms and the statutory levy |
| Fiona Twycross | 2026-02-10 | National Gambling Support Network organisations | Roundtable on the implementation of the statutory levy attended by representatives from organisations from the National Gambling Support Network |
| Fiona Twycross | 2026-02-19 | Gamcare | To discuss the implementation of the Statutory gambling levy |
| Fiona Twycross | 2026-02-23 | National Council for Metal Detecting | To discuss the work and priorities of the National Council for Metal Detecting |
| Fiona Twycross | 2026-02-23 | National Gambling Support Network organisations | Roundtable on the implementation of the statutory levy attended by representatives from organisations from the National Gambling Support Network |
| Fiona Twycross | 2026-02-25 | Greater London Authority | To discuss the GLAs work on gambling harm and gambling advertising |
| Fiona Twycross | 2026-03-04 | National Gambling Support Network organisations | Final roundtable on the implementation of the statutory levy attended by representatives from organisations from the National Gambling Support Network |
| Fiona Twycross | 2026-03-10 | Heritage Organisations | Roundtable to explore the impact of the proposed revisions to the National Planning Policy Framework on the heritage sector |
| Fiona Twycross | 2026-03-10 | Libraries connected | To discuss the government's forthcoming libraries strategy. |
| Fiona Twycross | 2026-03-12 | Lord Murphy and John Myerscough | To discuss Welsh national opera |
| Fiona Twycross | 2026-03-16 | English Heritage Trust | Introductory meeting with the new Chair of English Heritage Trust |
| Fiona Twycross | 2026-03-18 | Heritage Organisations | Roundtable exploring how government and the heritage sector can work together to improve the supply of heritage construction skills and employment opportunities for young people. |
| Fiona Twycross | 2026-03-25 | Greater London Authority | To discuss the status of the Tower of London and the local plan |
| Fiona Twycross | 2026-03-26 | GambleAware | Final meeting with GambleAware before the organisation's closure and transfer to the statutory gambling industry levy system |
| Ian Murray | 2026-01-13 | Craic Comedy | To discuss government support for the comedy industry |
| Ian Murray | 2026-01-14 | British Business Bank | To discuss creative industry finance |
| Ian Murray | 2026-01-14 | National Wealth Fund | To discuss creative industry finance |
| Ian Murray | 2026-01-14 | UK Finance | To discuss creative industry finance |
| Ian Murray | 2026-01-14 | Rich Waterworth | introductory meeting to discuss the AI Champion for the Creative Industries role |
| Ian Murray | 2026-01-15 | William Sargent | Introductory meeting to discuss the AI Champion for the Creative Industries role |
| Ian Murray | 2026-01-15 | Sally Davies | Introductory meeting to discuss the AI Champion for the Creative Industries role |
| Ian Murray | 2026-01-20 | MusicFutures | To discuss the future of innovation in music & creative technologies in the Liverpool City Region |
| Ian Murray | 2026-01-20 | Draw & Code (KOJ/Fanport) | To discuss the future of innovation in music & creative technologies in the Liverpool City Region |
| Ian Murray | 2026-01-20 | Sum Vivas (DJ Dex) | To discuss the future of innovation in music & creative technologies in the Liverpool City Region |
| Ian Murray | 2026-01-20 | Focal Studios | To discuss the future of innovation in music & creative technologies in the Liverpool City Region |
| Ian Murray | 2026-01-20 | Studio Tonto (River of Light) | To discuss the future of innovation in music & creative technologies in the Liverpool City Region |
| Ian Murray | 2026-01-20 | Sonalux (Spatializer) | To discuss the future of innovation in music & creative technologies in the Liverpool City Region |
| Ian Murray | 2026-01-20 | Adlib/Kino | To discuss progress made on commitments made in the Sector Plan published last year |
| Ian Murray | 2026-01-20 | Marc Gaier, BBC Radio Merseyside | To discuss progress made on commitments made in the Sector Plan published last year |
| Ian Murray | 2026-01-20 | Student journalists from University of Liverpool | To discuss progress made on commitments made in the Sector Plan published last year |
| Ian Murray | 2026-01-21 | Gareth Harris, The Arts Newspaper | To discuss the £1.5 billion Arts Everywhere Fund announcement |
| Ian Murray | 2026-01-21 | Katie Chambers, The Stage | To discuss the £1.5 billion Arts Everywhere Fund announcement |
| Ian Murray | 2026-01-21 | Georgia Luckhurst - Arts Professional | To discuss the £1.5 billion Arts Everywhere Fund announcement |
| Ian Murray | 2026-01-21 | The Barbican | To discuss the £1.5 billion Arts Everywhere Fund announcement |
| Ian Murray | 2026-01-22 | Yash Raj Films | To discuss issues with permits for filming in Manchester. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-01-26 | STV | Introductory meeting with STV |
| Ian Murray | 2026-01-27 | Roundtable with public Service broadcasters, Commercial providers and Trade/industry bodies | To discuss the BBC Charter review. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-01-29 | RadioCentre | To discuss the challenges facing radio. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-01-29 | Global | To discuss the challenges facing radio. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-01-29 | Wireless | To discuss the challenges facing radio. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-01-29 | Boom Radio | To discuss the challenges facing radio. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-01-29 | Bauer Media | To discuss the challenges facing radio. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-01-29 | Sunrise Radio | To discuss the challenges facing radio. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-02-03 | Dernagh O’Leary | To discuss culture in Abu Dhabi. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-02-03 | Lisa Ball-Lechgar | To discuss culture in Abu Dhabi. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-02-03 | Ross Baxter | To discuss culture in Abu Dhabi. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-02-03 | France Desmarais | To discuss culture in Abu Dhabi. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-02-03 | Olivia Brussel | To discuss culture in Abu Dhabi. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-02-03 | Bill Bragin | To discuss culture in Abu Dhabi. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-02-03 | Khadija El Bennaoui | To discuss culture in Abu Dhabi. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-02-03 | Zaahirah Muthy | To discuss culture in Abu Dhabi. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-02-03 | Dr Zaki Aslan | To discuss culture in Abu Dhabi. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-02-03 | Farshied Jabarkhyl | To discuss culture in Abu Dhabi. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-02-04 | Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi | To discuss and tour the Natural History Museum in Abu Dhabi. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-02-04 | Diriyah Biennale Foundation | To discuss and tour of the Diriyah Biennale. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-02-05 | Turkin Bin Oudah | To discuss the Royal Commission of Riyadh City. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-02-05 | Adnan Aleid | To discuss the Royal Commission of Riyadh City. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-02-05 | Omar Albraik | To discuss the Royal Commission of Riyadh City. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-02-05 | Jordan Martindale | To discuss the Royal Commission of Riyadh City. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-02-05 | Maha Alyaha | To discuss the Royal Commission of Riyadh City. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-02-05 | Bassam Alkhulaifi | To discuss the Royal Commission of Riyadh City. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-02-05 | Adam Wilkinson | To discuss the cultural heritage in Riyadh and Saudi Arabia. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-02-05 | Rajeh Alharthy | Hosted in the embassy to discuss culture in Riyadh. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-02-05 | Dina Amin CEO | Hosted in the embassy to discuss culture in Riyadh. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-02-05 | Bart Van Son | Hosted in the embassy to discuss culture in Riyadh. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-02-05 | Naif Alonaizy- | Hosted in the embassy to discuss culture in Riyadh. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-02-05 | Elizabeth Kelly | Hosted in the embassy to discuss culture in Riyadh. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-02-05 | Ashley Parkes | Hosted in the embassy to discuss culture in Riyadh. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-02-05 | Ziad Hamza | Hosted in the embassy to discuss culture in Riyadh. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-02-05 | Hartwig Fischer | Hosted in the embassy to discuss culture in Riyadh. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-02-05 | John Oliver | Hosted in the embassy to discuss culture in Riyadh. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-02-05 | Ahmed AlTuwaijri | Hosted in the embassy to discuss culture in Riyadh. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-02-10 | Natasha Clark, Political Editor, LBC | to discuss the launch of the Government’s Radio Review. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-02-11 | Roundtable with industry's Cultural Exchange Coalition | To discuss progress on their EU touring campaign. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-02-24 | The Video Games Council | To discuss driving sector growth following global redundancies. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-02-25 | The Online Advertising Taskforce | To discuss online advertising progress report |
| Ian Murray | 2026-03-02 | Roundtable with Public Service Media providers and Youtube | To discuss voluntary solutions YouTube and Public Service Media providers on discoverability, supply, commercial terms and data. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-03-02 | Sir Phil Redmond | To discuss the progress of the UK City of Culture and UK Town of Culture competitions. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-03-04 | Music Venue Trust | To discuss the reduction in grassroots music venue workforce and progress on the £1 voluntary levy for grassroots music. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-03-05 | Adobe | To discuss Deepfakes. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-03-09 | Roundtable with Comedy industry leaders | To discuss how the Government can best support increased access to comedy. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-03-09 | Lizzie Crump | To discuss the role of DCMS Freelance Champion |
| Ian Murray | 2026-03-09 | Chester King | To discuss the future of e-sports in the UK |
| Ian Murray | 2026-03-09 | Association of Photographers | To discuss AI/copyright |
| Ian Murray | 2026-03-09 | Creator’s Rights Alliance | To discuss AI/copyright |
| Ian Murray | 2026-03-10 | Chinonyerem Odimba | To discuss the role of DCMS Freelance Champion |
| Ian Murray | 2026-03-10 | Rockstar Games | To discuss the issues concerning employee dismissals. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-03-10 | Warner Music | To discuss AI/Copyright |
| Ian Murray | 2026-03-10 | Royal Ballet and Opera | To tour the Royal Opera House |
| Ian Murray | 2026-03-11 | BBC | To discuss the Minister's visit to Wales and the BBC Charter Review |
| Ian Murray | 2026-03-11 | S4C | To discuss the Minister's visit to Wales and the BBC Charter Review |
| Ian Murray | 2026-03-12 | BFI | To discuss AI/Copyright |
| Ian Murray | 2026-03-12 | Warner Bros. Discovery | To discuss AI/Copyright |
| Ian Murray | 2026-03-12 | Disney | To discuss AI/Copyright |
| Ian Murray | 2026-03-12 | PACT | To discuss AI/Copyright |
| Ian Murray | 2026-03-12 | UKIE | To discuss AI/Copyright |
| Ian Murray | 2026-03-12 | Motion Pictures | To discuss AI/Copyright |
| Ian Murray | 2026-03-12 | Publishers Association | To discuss AI/Copyright |
| Ian Murray | 2026-03-16 | Getty Images | To discuss AI/Copyright |
| Ian Murray | 2026-03-16 | Open UK | To discuss AI/Copyright |
| Ian Murray | 2026-03-16 | NBC Universal | To discuss AI/Copyright |
| Ian Murray | 2026-03-16 | Society of Authors | To discuss AI/Copyright |
| Ian Murray | 2026-03-16 | Tom Adeyoola | To discuss Innovate UK’s new strategy |
| Ian Murray | 2026-03-16 | BPI | To discuss AI/Copyright |
| Ian Murray | 2026-03-16 | Cloud Flare | To discuss AI/Copyright |
| Ian Murray | 2026-03-17 | BBC | Introductory chat with Interim Director General, Rhodri Davies |
| Ian Murray | 2026-03-17 | Prospect | To discuss the issues concerning employee dismissals. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-03-17 | IWGB | To discuss the issues concerning employee dismissals. |
| Ian Murray | 2026-03-18 | Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers | To discuss live events sector |
| Ian Murray | 2026-03-18 | Riverside Radio | To tour the station in connection with the Local Media Action Plan announcement |
| Ian Murray | 2026-03-23 | Roundtable with Public Service Media providers and Youtube | To discuss discoverability and working between YouTube and Public Service Media |
| Ian Murray | 2026-03-24 | The Cultural Exchange Coalition | To discuss artists in the EU |
| Ian Murray | 2026-03-25 | Roundtable with representatives from the orchestral sector | To discuss domestic and international touring, education and workforce |
| Ian Murray | 2026-03-26 | Charasmatic AI | To discuss AI/Copyright |
| Stephanie Peacock | 2026-01-07 | Billy Vigar's Family | To discuss the Marsh review and player safety in Football |
| Stephanie Peacock | 2026-01-07 | Women's Super League | To discuss Women's Football growth and regulation |
| Stephanie Peacock | 2026-01-13 | Fitness Federation | To discuss Functional Fitness major events and funding |
| Stephanie Peacock | 2026-01-13 | The Football Association and Kick it Out | To discuss VAWG strategy with sport stakeholders |
| Stephanie Peacock | 2026-01-15 | Wyke Community Sports Village | To discuss grassroots cycling provision |
| Stephanie Peacock | 2026-01-16 | Harmony Works and Abtisam Mohamed MP | To discuss the National Youth Strategy with Harmony Works with local MP |
| Stephanie Peacock | 2026-01-16 | ISU European Figure Skating Championships 2026 | To discuss UK sport major events funding and Winter Olympics preparation |
| Stephanie Peacock | 2026-01-19 | Commonwealth War Graves Commission | To discuss the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and how the department can support and assist |
| Stephanie Peacock | 2026-01-20 | Ofcom, Sport England, England and Wales Cricket Board, Crown Prosecution Service, Football Association | Roundtable to discuss online abuse of athletes with the Women's Sport Taskforce |
| Stephanie Peacock | 2026-01-20 | The National Football League (NFL) | To discuss the London NFL fixtures |
| Stephanie Peacock | 2026-01-21 | Balearic Tourism Authority | To discuss tourism and the outward British tourists that visit the Balearics |
| Stephanie Peacock | 2026-01-22 | Iberdrola | To discuss the sponsorship of womens sport |
| Stephanie Peacock | 2026-01-26 | YMCA | Update meeting with YMCA on housing ambition and youth work |
| Stephanie Peacock | 2026-01-27 | Local Government Association | To discuss the visitor economy, youth and physical activity strategies |
| Stephanie Peacock | 2026-01-27 | Leading philanthropists | Roundtable to discuss place-based giving and the impact economy |
| Stephanie Peacock | 2026-01-28 | Heathrow Airport Ltd | To discuss inbound tourism |
| Stephanie Peacock | 2026-01-29 | Commonwealth Games Federation, Glasgow 26 Ltd | To discuss the preparations for the Glasgow 2026 commonwealth games |
| Stephanie Peacock | 2026-01-30 | Royal Yacht Britannia | To discuss the tourism growth with a major attraction |
| Stephanie Peacock | 2026-01-30 | The Spartans FC and Tracy Gilbert MP | To discuss the impact of the new grassroots pitch in North Edinburgh |
| Stephanie Peacock | 2026-02-03 | Podium Analytics | To discuss head injury assessment and concussion in sport |
| Stephanie Peacock | 2026-02-04 | Family Volunteering Club | An introduction to their work to break down barriers to volunteering through local and family friendly activities |
| Stephanie Peacock | 2026-02-04 | Youth United Foundation with Baroness Morgan | To discuss the Uniform Youth Fund |
| Stephanie Peacock | 2026-02-10 | British Tourist Authority | An introductory meeting to discuss the work of the Tourism Authority and the department |
| Stephanie Peacock | 2026-02-11 | Confederation of British Industries (CBI), Gordon Brown | Roundtable to promote the new VAT relief for business donation of goods to charity |
| Stephanie Peacock | 2026-02-11 | Ruff and Ruby Urban Youth Charity | To hear about the organisation's work and ambitions |
| Stephanie Peacock | 2026-02-21 | Team GB and Mosimanns | To discuss hospitality provision at major events |
| Stephanie Peacock | 2026-03-02 | York National Association for Voluntary and Community Action (NAVCA) | To hear about their work and the role of the Civil Society Covenant |
| Stephanie Peacock | 2026-03-02 | Hillsborough Park and Kirklees Better Outcomes Partnership | To hear about the social outcomes partnership model |
| Stephanie Peacock | 2026-03-03 | Gympanzees and Claire Young MP | To hear about their work and fundraising target |
| Stephanie Peacock | 2026-03-03 | Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) and Graham Stewart MP | To discuss facilities funding allocation to Tennis |
| Stephanie Peacock | 2026-03-06 | Double Six Youth Club | To discuss the reopening of Double Six Youth Club |
| Stephanie Peacock | 2026-03-17 | Bedworth Physical Activity Hub and Rachel Taylor MP | To discuss the opening of Bedworth Physical Activity Hub |
| Stephanie Peacock | 2026-03-18 | Rachel Blake MP, Westminster Council | To discuss the impact of Short Term lets locally |
| Stephanie Peacock | 2026-03-24 | South Yorkshire Combined Authority, Crucible Theatre, Matchroom Sport | To discuss UK Government investment in the renovation of the Crucible Theatre |
| Stephanie Peacock | 2026-03-25 | UK Deaf Sport | To discuss UK Government funding allocation to UK Deaf Sport |