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Minister Andrew's speech at the Active Uprising conference

Minister Andrew's speech at the Active Uprising conference

Thursday, 01 February 2024

Sports Minister Stuart Andrew's speech from the ukactive 'Active Uprising’ conference....

£15 million boost for cultural venues to level up access to the arts across England

£15 million boost for cultural venues to level up access to the arts across England

Wednesday, 31 January 2024

Fourth round of the Cultural Development Fund launched for cultural organisations across England to level up access to the arts, heritage and culture ...

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Lord Parkinson speech at the Annual Banquet of the Worshipful Company of Arts Scholars

Lord Parkinson speech at the Annual Banquet of the Worshipful Company of Arts Scholars

Tuesday, 30 January 2024

Lord Parkinson addressed the Annual Banquet of the Worshipful Company of Arts Scholars to champion the arts and heritage sector. ...

Scottish grassroots sports projects to receive £6 million in funding

Scottish grassroots sports projects to receive £6 million in funding

Saturday, 27 January 2024

As part of the continued drive to get more people active, the UK Government and the Scottish FA have kicked off the year by announcing 40 projects acr...

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Getting active made easier with £93 million funding for over 1,100 grassroots sports projects

Getting active made easier with £93 million funding for over 1,100 grassroots sports projects

Saturday, 27 January 2024

More than 1,100 grassroots sport projects will benefit from £93 million of funding as part of the continued drive to get more people active, the Gove...

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Northern Ireland grassroots sports projects to receive nearly £6 million in funding

Northern Ireland grassroots sports projects to receive nearly £6 million in funding

Saturday, 27 January 2024

As part of the continued drive to get more people active, the UK Government and the Irish FA have kicked off the year by announcing 17 projects across...

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Grassroots sports projects across Wales to receive £4 million in funding

Grassroots sports projects across Wales to receive £4 million in funding

Saturday, 27 January 2024

The UK Government, the Football Association of Wales and the Cymru Football Foundation have kicked off the year by announcing 64 projects across Wales...

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Statement on Secretary of State for Culture, Media & Sport’s decision to intervene in the anticipated acquisition of Telegraph Media Group Ltd by RB Investco Ltd

Statement on Secretary of State for Culture, Media & Sport’s decision to intervene in the anticipated acquisition of Telegraph Media Group Ltd by RB Investco Ltd

Friday, 26 January 2024

The Secretary of State's decision to intervene in the anticipated acquisition of Telegraph Media Group Ltd by RB Investco Ltd ...

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Culture Secretary's speech at Onward's philanthropy report launch

Culture Secretary's speech at Onward's philanthropy report launch

Thursday, 25 January 2024

Speech delivered by Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer at the launch of a report by think tank Onward into philanthropy titled 'Giving Back Better'....

Reforms to boost confidence in the BBC’s impartiality and complaints system set out in Mid Term Review

Reforms to boost confidence in the BBC’s impartiality and complaints system set out in Mid Term Review

Monday, 22 January 2024

Government recommends reforms to boost public trust in the BBC following a review at the mid-point of its 11 year Charter...

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Four Members reappointed to the Advisory Council on National Records and Archives

Four Members reappointed to the Advisory Council on National Records and Archives

Thursday, 18 January 2024

The Secretary of State has reappointed Martin Howard, Dr Leon Litvack, Helene Pantelli and David Rossington as Members of the Advisory Council on Nati...

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Independent Review to guide libraries strategy in 2024

Independent Review to guide libraries strategy in 2024

Thursday, 18 January 2024

New independent review published on how to support and improve libraries in England. ...

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Appointment to the Board of the National Heritage Memorial Fund and The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Appointment to the Board of the National Heritage Memorial Fund and The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Monday, 15 January 2024

The Prime Minister has appointed James Twining as Trustee and Audit and Risk Chair of the National Heritage Memorial Fund and The National Lottery Her...

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Famous Downing Street corridor showcases collection of Newcastle artworks

Famous Downing Street corridor showcases collection of Newcastle artworks

Friday, 12 January 2024

Artworks from the Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle chosen to adorn the corridors of Number 10 Downing Street....

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Board member reappointed to the Charity Commission for England and Wales

Board member reappointed to the Charity Commission for England and Wales

Thursday, 11 January 2024

The Secretary of State has reappointed Will Lifford as a Board Member of The Charity Commission for a second term of three years....

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Jay Hunt appointed as Chair of the British Film Institute

Jay Hunt appointed as Chair of the British Film Institute

Wednesday, 10 January 2024

The Secretary of State has appointed Jay Hunt as Chair of the British Film Institute for a term of four years commencing 16 February 2024....

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Board members appointed to the UK Anti Doping Agency

Board members appointed to the UK Anti Doping Agency

Wednesday, 10 January 2024

The Secretary of State has appointed Ama Agbeze and Nicola Shannon as Board Members of the UK Anti-Doping Agency for a term of 4 years...

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Renaissance painting depicting The Crucifixion at risk of leaving the UK

Renaissance painting depicting The Crucifixion at risk of leaving the UK

Monday, 08 January 2024

A temporary export bar has been placed on a 15th century painting by Fra Angelico to allow time for a UK gallery or institution to acquire it. ...

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Charities providing food, shelter and warmth given support

Charities providing food, shelter and warmth given support

Tuesday, 26 December 2023

Over 800 charities and community organisations struggling with increased demand have been awarded funding as part of a £76 million package. ...

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“Oh no it isn’t!”   Panto set to be formally recognised as UK joins UNESCO Convention

“Oh no it isn’t!” Panto set to be formally recognised as UK joins UNESCO Convention

Saturday, 23 December 2023

Public encouraged to propose festive traditions, such as Christmas pantomime and carol-singing, as well as others from all year round, for formal reco...

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Nearly 5,000 churches across the United Kingdom benefit from £42 million conservation fund

Nearly 5,000 churches across the United Kingdom benefit from £42 million conservation fund

Friday, 22 December 2023

Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme supporting the protection of religious buildings representing all faiths and denominations, benefiting local com...

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Three Trustees reappointed to the Victoria & Albert Museum.

Three Trustees reappointed to the Victoria & Albert Museum.

Thursday, 21 December 2023

The Prime Minister has reappointed Allegra Berman, Amanda Levete, and Amanda Spielman as Trustees to the Victoria & Albert Museum, for terms of 4 year...

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Half masting of flags following the death of His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah

Half masting of flags following the death of His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah

Saturday, 16 December 2023

Instructions for half-masting of flags following the death of His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah...

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Rare drawing by 17th century miniaturist Samuel Cooper at risk of leaving the UK

Rare drawing by 17th century miniaturist Samuel Cooper at risk of leaving the UK

Friday, 15 December 2023

A temporary export bar has been placed on a rare drawing by 17th century artist Samuel Cooper, valued at almost £115,000, to allow time for a UK galle...

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Digital Trustee appointed to the Imperial War Museum

Digital Trustee appointed to the Imperial War Museum

Thursday, 14 December 2023

The Prime Minister has appointed Rachel Smith as Digital Trustee of the Imperial War Museum for a term of 4 years....

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Martyn Henderson OBE appointed interim COO for independent regulator for men’s elite football

Martyn Henderson OBE appointed interim COO for independent regulator for men’s elite football

Wednesday, 13 December 2023

Martyn Henderson OBE has been appointed as the interim Chief Operating Officer to lead the preparatory work to set up the new independent regulator fo...

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Hans Coper bottle at risk of leaving the UK

Hans Coper bottle at risk of leaving the UK

Monday, 11 December 2023

A temporary export bar has been placed on a work by Hans Coper to allow time for a UK gallery or institution to acquire the work for the nation...

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Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer at V&A ‘Made in Stoke’ event

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer at V&A ‘Made in Stoke’ event

Monday, 11 December 2023

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer spoke at the V&A recognising Stoke's efforts to level up culture in the city and encourage philanthropy...

BBC licence fee review launched as action taken to ease rises

BBC licence fee review launched as action taken to ease rises

Thursday, 07 December 2023

BBC licence fee review launched as action taken to ease future price rises ...

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Gambling Minister's speech at the GambleAware annual conference

Gambling Minister's speech at the GambleAware annual conference

Wednesday, 06 December 2023

Gambling Minister Stuart Andrew speaks at the GambleAware 11th annual conference....

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