Tax & Sport
It comes as no surprise that the following story has appeared again today. It looks like it is a story that will run and run. As other countries create tax … Continue reading Tax & Sport
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Red Tape Review for Sports Clubs
“Sports Minister wants ‘bonfire of costly bureaucracy’ to help increase participation.” Well nobody could sensibly disagree with that could they? Of course not and the wish to create a bonfire … Continue reading Red Tape Review for Sports Clubs
UKSport & Sport England to be Merged
So Jeremy Hunt the SoS for DCMS has gone further than feared today and announced that Sport England and UKSport will now ‘merge’ in plans set out in Parliament today. … Continue reading UKSport & Sport England to be Merged
More Cash from TV for Grassroots Sport?
The CCPR has been asked by Sports Minister Hugh Robertson to review its voluntary code on broadcasting – which sees up to 5% of revenue from TV Rights going into … Continue reading More Cash from TV for Grassroots Sport?
Andy Reed Awarded Arthur Bell Trophy at St James’s Palace
Andy Reed was awarded the CCPRs Arthur Bell Trophy today for outstanding contribution to Community Sport at their AGM held at St James’s Palace. The trophy was presented by Prince … Continue reading Andy Reed Awarded Arthur Bell Trophy at St James’s Palace
Than Shwe – Unmasking Burma’s Tyrant
I was humbled to be at the launch of this book by Ben Rogers – Than Shwe – unmasking Burma’s Tyrant at the House of Commons last night. Burma remains … Continue reading Than Shwe – Unmasking Burma’s Tyrant
NHS Gamble on GPs
The proposed ‘reforms’ of the NHS announced today are worthy of considerable political comment elsewhere. I must admit I am surprised anybody thinks the NHS needs another radical ‘reform’ at … Continue reading NHS Gamble on GPs
Spain Deserved to Win – But What About England?
Spain deserved to win the world cup last night. They were the better team and withstood attempts to kick them off the park from the Dutch. Even that couldn’t fully … Continue reading Spain Deserved to Win – But What About England?
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