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Youth services set to benefit over summer through anti social behaviour action plan

Youth services set to benefit over summer through anti social behaviour action plan

Sunday, 02 July 2023

Young people living in anti-social behaviour hotspots in England will get more access to sport, arts and opportunities to develop skills this summer, ...

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Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer marks refurbishment of 1,000 public tennis courts ahead of Wimbledon Championships

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer marks refurbishment of 1,000 public tennis courts ahead of Wimbledon Championships

Thursday, 29 June 2023

On the eve of the Wimbledon Championships, 1,000 public tennis courts across Britain have now been refurbished as part of over £30 million worth of in...

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Three Trustees reappointed to the Royal Armouries.

Three Trustees reappointed to the Royal Armouries.

Wednesday, 28 June 2023

The Secretary of State has reappointed Andrew Latchmore, Paul Mancey, and Monica Turner for four year terms from 18 November 2023 until 17 November 20...

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Culture Secretary speech to the Society of London Theatre & UK Theatre

Culture Secretary speech to the Society of London Theatre & UK Theatre

Monday, 26 June 2023

Speaking to the Society of London Theatre & UK Theatre, Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer has set out her ambition for the theatre sector ...

Minister Stuart Andrew's speech at the Football Supporters’ Association (FSA) and Football Supporters Europe (FSE) Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Minister Stuart Andrew's speech at the Football Supporters’ Association (FSA) and Football Supporters Europe (FSE) Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Monday, 26 June 2023

Sport Minister highlights the key role of fans in the football governance reforms, alongside an update on the future of women’s football review, the E...

Volunteering Research Managed Service 2022 2024

Volunteering Research Managed Service 2022 2024

Friday, 23 June 2023

DCMS confirm a new two-year volunteering research contract with a consortium led by Basis Social....

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New Permanent Secretary appointed at DCMS

New Permanent Secretary appointed at DCMS

Thursday, 22 June 2023

Susannah Storey has been announced as the new Permanent Secretary at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport....

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Six Trustees Reappointed to National Museums Liverpool

Six Trustees Reappointed to National Museums Liverpool

Wednesday, 14 June 2023

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has reappointed Heather Blyth, Sarah Dean, Paul Eccleson, Rita Mclean, Anthony Wilson to second te...

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Ambitious plans to grow the economy and boost creative industries

Ambitious plans to grow the economy and boost creative industries

Tuesday, 13 June 2023

Ambitious plans to grow the economy and boost UK creative industries by £50 billion...

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Minister Stuart Andrew's speech at the School Games National Summit 2023

Minister Stuart Andrew's speech at the School Games National Summit 2023

Tuesday, 13 June 2023

Sport Minister expresses support for the School Games Organiser Programme and highlights the government's commitment to increasing access to opportuni...

Minister Stuart Andrew's speech at the EFL Annual Conference

Minister Stuart Andrew's speech at the EFL Annual Conference

Thursday, 08 June 2023

Sport Minister explains the key points of the football governance white paper and provides an update on its progress...

Plans for local TV stations to remain on air until 2034

Plans for local TV stations to remain on air until 2034

Wednesday, 07 June 2023

Local TV services are set to remain on the airwaves until 2034, subject to a review of each station’s future plans, under new proposals. ...

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Independent advisers appointed by government to help stabilise future of professional rugby union

Independent advisers appointed by government to help stabilise future of professional rugby union

Friday, 02 June 2023

Government has appointed Ralph Rimmer and Chris Pilling as independent advisers to work on the future stability of rugby union....

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Professor Dame Elan Closs Stephens appointed as Acting Chair of the BBC

Professor Dame Elan Closs Stephens appointed as Acting Chair of the BBC

Friday, 02 June 2023

The Secretary of State has appointed Professor Dame Elan Closs Stephens as Acting Chair of the BBC Board from 27 June for twelve months, or until a ne...

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Three new Board Members appointed to the Charity Commission for England and Wales.

Three new Board Members appointed to the Charity Commission for England and Wales.

Thursday, 01 June 2023

The Secretary of State has appointed Rory Brooks CBE, Shrenik Davda, and Mark Simms for three year terms commencing 27 March 2023. ...

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New guide to boost understanding of video games

New guide to boost understanding of video games

Tuesday, 30 May 2023

New guide for academics and industry aims to boost understanding of video games to support UK’s world leading sector...

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Export bar placed on rare 18th century gun made for the Sultan of Mysore

Export bar placed on rare 18th century gun made for the Sultan of Mysore

Friday, 26 May 2023

Export bar placed on Tipu Sultan of Mysore’s Flintlock Sporting Gun to allow time for a UK institution or buyer to acquire it...

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Four new Members appointed to the Board of the Sports Grounds Safety Authority.

Four new Members appointed to the Board of the Sports Grounds Safety Authority.

Friday, 26 May 2023

The Secretary of State has appointed Martin Esom, Alex Lacey, Bradley Pritchard and Jonathan Sellins for terms of three years commencing on 14 March 2...

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New football pitch named for star Lioness Ella Toone as government launches thousands of new grassroots sports facilities to get more people active

New football pitch named for star Lioness Ella Toone as government launches thousands of new grassroots sports facilities to get more people active

Friday, 19 May 2023

The Government is working alongside its Football Foundation partners the Premier League and The FA to invest £64 million in thousands of grassroots sp...

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Review of British Tourist Authority underway

Review of British Tourist Authority underway

Thursday, 18 May 2023

Operator of VisitEngland and VisitBritain is being independently reviewed to ensure the organisation is effectively supporting tourism across Great Br...

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Lucy Frazer's speech at the Enders Media & Telecoms Conference

Lucy Frazer's speech at the Enders Media & Telecoms Conference

Thursday, 18 May 2023

Speech given by DCMS Secretary of State Lucy Frazer at the Enders Analysis and Deloitte Media and Telecoms 2023 & Beyond Conference...

UK and Ukrainian Culture Secretaries' comment on Eurovision

UK and Ukrainian Culture Secretaries' comment on Eurovision

Saturday, 13 May 2023

Joint comment piece from Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer and Ukraine Culture Minister Oleksandr Tkachenko...

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Leading artists get to work on coronation inspired artworks following art collection commission

Leading artists get to work on coronation inspired artworks following art collection commission

Friday, 12 May 2023

A selection of leading British and British-based artists have begun work on artworks reflecting on the Coronation....

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Coronation Medal to go to Armed Forces and frontline emergency service workers

Coronation Medal to go to Armed Forces and frontline emergency service workers

Thursday, 04 May 2023

Members of the Armed Forces, frontline emergency service workers and people actively contributing to The King’s Coronation will be among the 400,000 p...

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Landmark concussion guidance for grassroots sport published

Landmark concussion guidance for grassroots sport published

Thursday, 27 April 2023

Participants in grassroots sports will be better protected from the potentially devastating effects of head injuries and concussion thanks to new offi...

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Major reform of gambling laws to protect vulnerable users in smartphone era

Major reform of gambling laws to protect vulnerable users in smartphone era

Thursday, 27 April 2023

People at risk of gambling-related harm will be better protected under government plans to update betting rules for the digital age....

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Secretary of State Lucy Frazer speech to the Council of Europe Committee on Culture, Science, Education and Media

Secretary of State Lucy Frazer speech to the Council of Europe Committee on Culture, Science, Education and Media

Tuesday, 25 April 2023

Culture Secretary reinforces UK Government’s position on the participation of Russia and Belarus in international sport....

New report shows success of government's support for cultural sector during pandemic

New report shows success of government's support for cultural sector during pandemic

Thursday, 20 April 2023

A new, independent report has revealed that the Government’s unprecedented £1.57 billion package of emergency cultural funding during the pandemic was...

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Major fund to tackle loneliness and boost volunteering in disadvantaged areas launched

Major fund to tackle loneliness and boost volunteering in disadvantaged areas launched

Tuesday, 18 April 2023

Youth clubs, mental health charities and social enterprises are among the organisations to benefit from up to £30 million to create volunteering opp...

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Screens for spectators confirmed in London parks as 4,000 NHS workers and veterans invited to special viewing spaces for Coronation

Screens for spectators confirmed in London parks as 4,000 NHS workers and veterans invited to special viewing spaces for Coronation

Saturday, 15 April 2023

Huge television screens will be in Hyde Park, Green Park and St James’s Park for public viewing ...

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