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Six Governors have been appointed and four reappointed to the British Film Institute

Six Governors have been appointed and four reappointed to the British Film Institute

Friday, 26 June 2026

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed Tanya Cordrey, Mark Herbert, Ganan Kanagathurai, Hakan Kousetta, Ryan Prince and Jan...

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Great British Summer Savings: Tax cut on kids’ meals and days out goes live

Great British Summer Savings: Tax cut on kids’ meals and days out goes live

Wednesday, 24 June 2026

Tax cut on meals and days out come into force....

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Holding steady: The Commission's role in uncertain times

Holding steady: The Commission's role in uncertain times

Wednesday, 24 June 2026

Dame Julia Unwin addresses the Third Sector Conference 2026...

Certification Officer: Announcements

Certification Officer: Announcements

Wednesday, 24 June 2026

General announcements and latest decisions of the Certification Officer....

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Plans for prominence of trusted news sources on social media alongside measures to reform Public Service Media in the UK

Plans for prominence of trusted news sources on social media alongside measures to reform Public Service Media in the UK

Tuesday, 23 June 2026

Media Green Paper published by Government today sets out plans to improve access to reliable news sources in online apps...

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The UK strongly condemns Russia’s latest mass strikes against Ukrainian cities: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK strongly condemns Russia’s latest mass strikes against Ukrainian cities: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 22 June 2026

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine....

New deal for young people to end ‘degree by default’ culture and boost youth apprenticeships

New deal for young people to end ‘degree by default’ culture and boost youth apprenticeships

Monday, 22 June 2026

Government promises to deliver a “new deal for young people” with real opportunities to work and renewed social contract where hard work pays off...

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Chancellor backs former coalfield areas with new investment to end decline and encourage local talent

Chancellor backs former coalfield areas with new investment to end decline and encourage local talent

Friday, 19 June 2026

Communities in former coalfield areas of Britain will benefit from new jobs and business opportunities, as the Chancellor confirms investment in proje...

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Culture Secretary marks Jewish Cultural Month with £1 million boost for The Jewish Museum London

Culture Secretary marks Jewish Cultural Month with £1 million boost for The Jewish Museum London

Wednesday, 17 June 2026

The Government has announced up to £1 million is to be awarded to The Jewish Museum London, supporting its vital outreach and engagement programmes wi...

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OSCE remains vital to tell truths and hold each other to account: UK statement to the OSCE

OSCE remains vital to tell truths and hold each other to account: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 17 June 2026

Speaking at the Annual Security Review Conference (ASRC), Director of Defence and International Security, Ben Fender, reconfirms support for Ukraine, ...

Every child to get access to enriching activities to build skills and confidence for life

Every child to get access to enriching activities to build skills and confidence for life

Tuesday, 16 June 2026

Children in every part of the country to get access to enriching activities to beat isolation online and build connections in the real world...

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Government to build UK’s first permanent mobile museum to bring art to communities everywhere

Government to build UK’s first permanent mobile museum to bring art to communities everywhere

Monday, 15 June 2026

£1.6 million investment from DCMS and Art Explora will create the UK’s first permanent mobile museum....

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Trustee reappointed to the Victoria and Albert Museum Board

Trustee reappointed to the Victoria and Albert Museum Board

Monday, 15 June 2026

The Prime Minister has reappointed Professor Rosalind Polly Blakesley as Trustee of the Victoria and Albert Museum for a term of 4 years. ...

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UK celebrates community change makers from across the UK in HM The King's Birthday Honours List

UK celebrates community change makers from across the UK in HM The King's Birthday Honours List

Friday, 12 June 2026

Community change-makers up and down the country are being celebrated in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours List today, with 1182 recipients award...

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Government welcomes hospitality and tourism sector plans to further strengthen its

safety standards to prevent violence against women and girls

Government welcomes hospitality and tourism sector plans to further strengthen its safety standards to prevent violence against women and girls

Friday, 12 June 2026

At a meeting of leading figures from the UK’s hospitality, tourism and night-time economy sectors, ministers heard the industry’s plans to further bol...

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New natural history GCSE to grow next generation of green careers

New natural history GCSE to grow next generation of green careers

Friday, 12 June 2026

Biodiversity, conservation and human influences on the natural world among the topics of study, as public encouraged to have their say on the new qual...

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Baroness Twycross' speech at Libraries Connected 2026

Baroness Twycross' speech at Libraries Connected 2026

Friday, 12 June 2026

Baroness Twycross' speech at the Libraries Connected Conference in Kenilworth, 2026....

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has wished England and Scotland good luck at the FIFA World Cup, hailing the tournament as a chance to unite communities and strengthen national pride

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has wished England and Scotland good luck at the FIFA World Cup, hailing the tournament as a chance to unite communities and strengthen national pride

Thursday, 11 June 2026

With Scotland back at the World Cup for the first time since 1998 and England hoping to win a first men’s major trophy in 60 years, the Culture Secret...

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Minister for Scotland Trade Mission to China

Minister for Scotland Trade Mission to China

Tuesday, 09 June 2026

This week [9 June 2026] the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland is travelling to Beijing and Shanghai on a trade mission....

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Birthday bunk offs fuelling avoidable school absence

Birthday bunk offs fuelling avoidable school absence

Tuesday, 09 June 2026

New analysis shows children are up to 55% more likely to miss school on their birthday....

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Government boost for local cricket facilities to mark launch of ICC Women's T20 World Cup

Government boost for local cricket facilities to mark launch of ICC Women's T20 World Cup

Tuesday, 09 June 2026

Cricket fans old and new will soon be able to play the sport throughout the year, as the Government has marked the start of the ICC Women’s T20 World ...

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Liz Kendall's speech at AI Adoption Summit

Liz Kendall's speech at AI Adoption Summit

Monday, 08 June 2026

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall's speech to the AI Adoption Summit on Monday 8 June, 2026....

More leading researchers brought to the UK, while Horizon Europe performance strengthens in 2024

More leading researchers brought to the UK, while Horizon Europe performance strengthens in 2024

Friday, 05 June 2026

UK research organisations attract new wave of 10 leading international researchers, and new performance stats highlight UK’s progress as part of Horiz...

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Tate Board Appointments

Tate Board Appointments

Friday, 05 June 2026

The Prime Minister has reappointed Kwame Kwei-Armah and extended the terms for Anya Hindmarch, Danny Rimer and Lord Ed Vaizey...

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Mayors meet in York as “devolution revolution” delivers

Mayors meet in York as “devolution revolution” delivers

Friday, 05 June 2026

Mayors handed new powers under landmark Right to Request scheme, as more control is shifted to local leaders from Westminster...

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Member appointed to the Horserace Betting Levy Board

Member appointed to the Horserace Betting Levy Board

Thursday, 04 June 2026

The Secretary of State has appointed Catherine Colloms as a Member of the Horserace Betting Levy Board for a term of 4 years. ...

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PM meets mayors in drive to get Britain building and take on blockers

PM meets mayors in drive to get Britain building and take on blockers

Wednesday, 03 June 2026

Mayors from across England will meet with the Prime Minister today (4 June) as the government accelerates its drive to kickstart growth and deliver fo...

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Major new package of support for young people announced with Kings Trust

Major new package of support for young people announced with Kings Trust

Wednesday, 03 June 2026

The Government is backing The King’s Trust’s new youth opportunity initiative with £10 million of funding, launched today....

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Universal theme park to be UK’s most popular tourist attraction

Universal theme park to be UK’s most popular tourist attraction

Wednesday, 03 June 2026

The Universal United Kingdom Resort, one of the largest ever investments in the UK tourism sector, will employ thousands and entertain millions of peo...

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The Africa Debate 2026: Baroness Chapman's speech

The Africa Debate 2026: Baroness Chapman's speech

Wednesday, 03 June 2026

Baroness Chapman gave a speech at The Africa Debate 2026, 'Results, reach and respect: a new era of partnership in Africa'....

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