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Two Board Members reappointed to Sport England

Two Board Members reappointed to Sport England

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has reappointed Michelle Cracknell and Jason Fergus as Board Members to Sport England for terms of...

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18th century dog sculpture at risk of leaving the UK

18th century dog sculpture at risk of leaving the UK

Friday, 30 January 2026

A temporary export bar has been placed on an 18th century terracotta sculpture of a dog by Anne Damer...

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New and upgraded grassroots sport facilities to get the UK active

New and upgraded grassroots sport facilities to get the UK active

Tuesday, 27 January 2026

Nearly 1000 community projects across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland benefitting from new and upgraded grassroots sport facilities...

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Sport unites with government for national campaign to tackle male isolation

Sport unites with government for national campaign to tackle male isolation

Monday, 26 January 2026

‘Team Up: Because everyone deserves a team behind them’ ...

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Culture Secretary speech at £1.5 billion Arts Everywhere funding announcement

Culture Secretary speech at £1.5 billion Arts Everywhere funding announcement

Friday, 23 January 2026

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy's speech on DCMS' £1.5 billion Arts Everywhere funding announcement, at the Barbican Centre in London. ...

Three Commissioners terms extended to the Historic England Board

Three Commissioners terms extended to the Historic England Board

Thursday, 22 January 2026

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has extended the second terms of Sandra Dinneen, Paul Farmer and Patrick Newberry...

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Government announces bumper £1.5 billion package to restore national pride

Government announces bumper £1.5 billion package to restore national pride

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

£1.5 billion will be invested in cultural organisations over a five-year period – turning the corner on underfunding over the last decade and more...

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New £11.5 million fund will help charities and councils support local communities.

New £11.5 million fund will help charities and councils support local communities.

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

Local communities will benefit from a new £11.59 million government fund to help civil society organisations and local authorities work together to de...

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Regions set to benefit from new creative industries funding

Regions set to benefit from new creative industries funding

Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Minister Murray encourages regions to bid for funding in next wave of the Creative Clusters programme, which has boosted Liverpool’s music innovation ...

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New Trustee appointed to Historic Royal Palaces Board

New Trustee appointed to Historic Royal Palaces Board

Monday, 19 January 2026

The Secretary of State has appointed Caroline Hope as a Trustee on the Historic Royal Palaces Board for a three year term from 9 January 2026 to 8 Jan...

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Baroque masterpiece worth £9,000,000 at risk of leaving the UK

Baroque masterpiece worth £9,000,000 at risk of leaving the UK

Friday, 16 January 2026

A temporary export bar has been placed on Claude Lorrain’s Landscape with Rural Dance...

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New Chair appointed to The Royal Parks

New Chair appointed to The Royal Parks

Friday, 16 January 2026

The Secretary of State has appointed Dr Linda Yueh CBE as Chair of The Royal Parks for a term of 4 years from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2030...

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Trustee appointed to the Natural History Museum Board

Trustee appointed to the Natural History Museum Board

Thursday, 15 January 2026

The Prime Minister has appointed Sally MacGregor to the board of the Natural History Museum for a term of 4 years from 14 January 2026 to 13 January 2...

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First ever UK Town of Culture competition to restore pride in communities

First ever UK Town of Culture competition to restore pride in communities

Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Towns across the country can now apply to become the first UK Town of Culture ...

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Three Members appointed to the Sports Grounds Safety Authority board

Three Members appointed to the Sports Grounds Safety Authority board

Tuesday, 13 January 2026

The Secretary of State has appointed Emma Clancy, Russell Procter and Kate Staples as Members of the Sports Grounds Safety Authority Board for a term ...

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Historically Significant 18th Century Sculpture at risk of leaving the UK

Historically Significant 18th Century Sculpture at risk of leaving the UK

Friday, 09 January 2026

A temporary export bar has been placed on a historically significant 18th century bust of John Gordon of Invergordon by Edmé Bouchardon ...

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Madeleine Campbell appointed to the Horserace Betting Levy Board

Madeleine Campbell appointed to the Horserace Betting Levy Board

Wednesday, 07 January 2026

The Secretary of State has appointed Madeleine Campbell as Board Member of the Horserace Betting Levy Board for a term of four years...

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War scarred Union Flag from the Battle of Trafalgar at risk of leaving the UK

War scarred Union Flag from the Battle of Trafalgar at risk of leaving the UK

Wednesday, 17 December 2025

An export bar has been placed on a Union Flag that led the charge for the British at the Battle of Trafalgar...

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Government launches Charter Review to future proof the BBC

Government launches Charter Review to future proof the BBC

Tuesday, 16 December 2025

The Culture Secretary has launched the once-in-a-decade review of the BBC’s Royal Charter with the aim of bolstering trust in the broadcaster and putt...

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New council of experts to advocate for the creative industries

New council of experts to advocate for the creative industries

Tuesday, 16 December 2025

The Creative Industries Council (CIC) is a key forum that brings together Government and the businesses and trade bodies of the UK’s creative industri...

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Captain John Narbrough’s manuscript journal at risk of leaving the UK

Captain John Narbrough’s manuscript journal at risk of leaving the UK

Monday, 15 December 2025

A temporary export bar has been placed on a manuscript journal detailing Captain John Narbrough’s expedition to Spanish America and the Pacific...

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Three Board Members extended to UK Sport board

Three Board Members extended to UK Sport board

Wednesday, 10 December 2025

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has extended the second terms of Sally Bolton OBE, Annie Panter, and Martyn Worsley...

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Government unveils ambitious plan to tackle youth isolation crisis and deliver real life opportunities

Government unveils ambitious plan to tackle youth isolation crisis and deliver real life opportunities

Wednesday, 10 December 2025

Government plans will offer young people somewhere to go, something meaningful to do, and someone who cares about their wellbeing in moves to strength...

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Government backed campaign reaches almost 80,000 young people

Government backed campaign reaches almost 80,000 young people

Tuesday, 09 December 2025

Almost 80,000 young people have taken part in employer-led experiences in the Creative Industries as part of government campaign ...

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Four National Council Members appointed to Arts Council England

Four National Council Members appointed to Arts Council England

Friday, 05 December 2025

The Secretary of State has appointed Grace Chan, Jonathan Douglas, Jon Gilchrist and Jo Verrent as National Council Members of Arts Council England...

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From cheese rolling to bagpiping: UK launches search for traditions that define our communities

From cheese rolling to bagpiping: UK launches search for traditions that define our communities

Friday, 05 December 2025

Communities invited to submit beloved traditions - from Highland dancing to Pancake Day - for recognition as UK living heritage....

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German State Visit marked with new initiatives on culture, sport and young people

German State Visit marked with new initiatives on culture, sport and young people

Thursday, 04 December 2025

UK and Germany launch initiatives to deepen people-to-people ties, delivering on commitments made under July's Kensington Treaty...

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Dame Julia Unwin confirmed as Chair of the Charity Commission for England and Wales

Dame Julia Unwin confirmed as Chair of the Charity Commission for England and Wales

Wednesday, 03 December 2025

Following a pre-appointment hearing with the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, Dame Julia Unwin has been appointed by the Secretary of State for a 3...

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Three new Trustees appointed to Theatres Trust board

Three new Trustees appointed to Theatres Trust board

Friday, 28 November 2025

The Secretary of State has appointed Louisa Harris, Mark Johnston and Adam Knight as Trustees of the Theatres Trust from 2 December 2025 to 1 December...

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Trustee appointed to The National Lottery Heritage Fund Board

Trustee appointed to The National Lottery Heritage Fund Board

Monday, 24 November 2025

The Prime Minister has appointed Dr Heather Reid as the Trustee and Chair of the Scotland Committee to The National Lottery Heritage Fund board...

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