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New £2 maximum stake for under 25s playing online slots

New £2 maximum stake for under 25s playing online slots

Friday, 23 February 2024

Stake limits for online slot games will be introduced for the first time in September, including lower limits for young adults, as the Government cont...

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First black NHS matron, Beatles icon and pioneering ceramist to receive first official blue plaques outside London

First black NHS matron, Beatles icon and pioneering ceramist to receive first official blue plaques outside London

Friday, 23 February 2024

Arts and Heritage Minister Lord Parkinson unveils first official blue plaque outside London — to Daphne Steele, the first black matron in the NHS — in...

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Dr Samir Shah CBE is confirmed as the new BBC Chair

Dr Samir Shah CBE is confirmed as the new BBC Chair

Thursday, 22 February 2024

Following Privy Council approval on 21 February, Dr Samir Shah CBE has been appointed for 4 years from 04 March 2024 to 03 March 2028....

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Two governors reappointed to the British Film Institute Board

Two governors reappointed to the British Film Institute Board

Wednesday, 21 February 2024

The Secretary of State reappointed Michael Birshan and Eleanor Whitley as governors of the British Film Institute....

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Minister Andrew's speech at the Women & Girls in Sport Conference

Minister Andrew's speech at the Women & Girls in Sport Conference

Tuesday, 20 February 2024

Speech given by the Minister for Sport at the Westminster Insight conference on the future of women and girls sport...

Two board members reappointed to The National Archives.

Two board members reappointed to The National Archives.

Wednesday, 14 February 2024

The Secretary of State has reappointed Sonia Cargan and Rommel Pereira as Board Members of The National Archives....

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Reappointments to the National Heritage Memorial Fund and The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Reappointments to the National Heritage Memorial Fund and The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Tuesday, 13 February 2024

The Prime Minister has reappointed Dr Simon Thurley as Chair of the National Heritage Memorial Fund and The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Mukesh Sha...

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Museums to benefit from £24 million investment to fund major infrastructure projects

Museums to benefit from £24 million investment to fund major infrastructure projects

Saturday, 10 February 2024

More than £86 million overall to be invested to develop world-class culture...

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Culture Secretary speech at the Ad Association LEAD conference

Culture Secretary speech at the Ad Association LEAD conference

Thursday, 08 February 2024

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer's speech on the strength of the UK's advertising industry at the Ad Association's LEAD conference. ...

Half masting of flags following the death of The President of Namibia, Hage Geingob

Half masting of flags following the death of The President of Namibia, Hage Geingob

Monday, 05 February 2024

Instructions for half-masting of flags following the death of The President of Namibia, Hage Geingob....

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20,000 more young people to access new and renovated youth clubs

20,000 more young people to access new and renovated youth clubs

Saturday, 03 February 2024

Young people set to benefit from 140 new or refurbished youth centres thanks to latest funding round from the Government's Youth Investment Fund of £9...

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Government to progress with plans to renew local TV licences

Government to progress with plans to renew local TV licences

Friday, 02 February 2024

Government confirms broadcasting licences for 34 local TV stations can be extended for the next decade...

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Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Polar Medal at risk of leaving the UK

Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Polar Medal at risk of leaving the UK

Friday, 02 February 2024

A temporary export bar has been placed on Antarctic Explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Polar Medal ...

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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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