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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....

Government announces preferred candidate for BBC Chair

Government announces preferred candidate for BBC Chair

Wednesday, 06 December 2023

Dr Samir Shah CBE is the Government’s preferred candidate for the BBC Chair, the Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer announced today....

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Two Trustees reappointed to the National Portrait Gallery

Two Trustees reappointed to the National Portrait Gallery

Tuesday, 05 December 2023

The Prime Minister has reappointed Dr Mark Cecil and Chris Grayling MP as Trustees of the National Portrait Gallery for terms of 4 years. ...

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International Cultural Diplomacy Forum

International Cultural Diplomacy Forum

Monday, 04 December 2023

Arts & Heritage Minister Lord Parkinson address the International Cultural Diplomacy Forum held by the Ukrainian Institute at the British Library....

Government backs Karen Carney's blueprint to raise standards in domestic women's football

Government backs Karen Carney's blueprint to raise standards in domestic women's football

Monday, 04 December 2023

Government agrees with the review’s recommendations including supporting the FA and NewCo in the full professionalisation of women’s football, and equ...

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Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, KCVO, CB appointed as Chair to the Science Museum Group

Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, KCVO, CB appointed as Chair to the Science Museum Group

Friday, 01 December 2023

The Prime Minister has appointed Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, KCVO, CB as Chair of the Science Museum Group, for a four-year term, commencing on 1st...

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Professor Tom Crick joins DCMS as Chief Scientific Adviser

Professor Tom Crick joins DCMS as Chief Scientific Adviser

Friday, 01 December 2023

Professor Tom Crick MBE has been appointed as the new Chief Scientific Adviser (CSA) at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), succeeding...

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Statement on Secretary of State's decision to intervene in the anticipated acquisition of Telegraph Media Group by RedBird IMI

Statement on Secretary of State's decision to intervene in the anticipated acquisition of Telegraph Media Group by RedBird IMI

Thursday, 30 November 2023

The Secretary of State’s decision to issue a Public Interest Intervention Notice (PIIN) with regards to the the anticipated acquisition of Telegraph M...

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Lionesses trailblazing success recognised with £30 million fund

Lionesses trailblazing success recognised with £30 million fund

Wednesday, 29 November 2023

New £30 million fund to deliver approximately 30 new facilities to support more women and girls into grassroots sport ...

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David Craig and Tony Hall appointed as Trustees to The Natural History Museum Board.

David Craig and Tony Hall appointed as Trustees to The Natural History Museum Board.

Wednesday, 29 November 2023

The Prime Minister has appointed David Craig and Tony Hall as Trustees of The Natural History Museum Board for a term of four years....

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Trustee reappointed to Royal Museums Greenwich

Trustee reappointed to Royal Museums Greenwich

Wednesday, 29 November 2023

The Prime Minister has reappointed Alastair Marsh as Trustee of Royal Museums Greenwich. ...

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Iron Age gold brooches at risk of leaving UK

Iron Age gold brooches at risk of leaving UK

Friday, 24 November 2023

Export bar placed on Iron Age gold brooches to allow time for a UK institution to acquire them....

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Two Trustees reappointed to the National Gallery

Two Trustees reappointed to the National Gallery

Friday, 24 November 2023

The Prime Minister has reappointed Catherine Goodman and Stuart Roden as Trustees of the National Gallery...

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Three Board Members appointed to the National Citizen Service Trust.

Three Board Members appointed to the National Citizen Service Trust.

Thursday, 23 November 2023

His Majesty the King has appointed Catrin Anderson, Jonathan Freeman and Duncan McCourt as Board Members of the National Citizen Service Trust....

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Speech to the Bacta Annual Conference

Speech to the Bacta Annual Conference

Wednesday, 22 November 2023

Gambling Minister Stuart Andrew speaks on support for the arcade and amusement sectors at the Bacta Annual Conference....

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