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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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Philip de László painting of two Indian soldiers at risk of leaving UK

Philip de László painting of two Indian soldiers at risk of leaving UK

Friday, 14 April 2023

A painting by Philip de László of two Indian soldiers who served in the First World War is at risk of leaving the UK unless a domestic buyer can be f...

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Pandemic support for film and TV such as Peaky Blinders kept thousands in jobs and contributed billion to economy

Pandemic support for film and TV such as Peaky Blinders kept thousands in jobs and contributed billion to economy

Thursday, 13 April 2023

GLOBAL TV hits nominated for BAFTAs and Oscar Academy Awards survived and thrived through the pandemic thanks to the Government’s film and TV support ...

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Crown Jewels light and sound show to tour UK and bring magic of Coronation to millions

Crown Jewels light and sound show to tour UK and bring magic of Coronation to millions

Wednesday, 12 April 2023

Crown Jewels to be projected onto Tower of London before touring iconic landmarks across the four nations...

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Seven sites confirmed in the running for UNESCO World Heritage Status

Seven sites confirmed in the running for UNESCO World Heritage Status

Monday, 10 April 2023

The Government has revealed the seven places it is backing to win UNESCO World Heritage Status ...

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Lord Parkinson Heritage Day speech 2023

Lord Parkinson Heritage Day speech 2023

Monday, 03 April 2023

Lord Parkinson, Minister for Arts and Heritage, delivered a keynote speech at the 2023 Heritage Day, hosted by the Heritage Alliance....

Five appointments made to the National Museums Liverpool Board

Five appointments made to the National Museums Liverpool Board

Thursday, 30 March 2023

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed John Belchem, Dinah Birch, Lynn Collins, Anna Farthing and Philip Lloyd as Trustees ...

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New laws to help bring more great shows to British screens and airwaves

New laws to help bring more great shows to British screens and airwaves

Tuesday, 28 March 2023

Draft Media Bill published to help public service broadcasters better compete with streaming giants...

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Hundreds of youth facilities in deprived areas to be transformed with new investment

Hundreds of youth facilities in deprived areas to be transformed with new investment

Monday, 27 March 2023

First major tranche from the Government’s Youth Investment Fund allocated to beneficiaries for rebuilding and renovating youth centres in some of the ...

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Over 70 cultural venues, museums and libraries supported with £60 million boost

Over 70 cultural venues, museums and libraries supported with £60 million boost

Monday, 20 March 2023

Beneficiaries of the Cultural Investment Fund, announced today by Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer, include museums, cultural venues and public libraries...

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Anti slavery manuscript in ancient Greek by Coleridge at risk of leaving UK

Anti slavery manuscript in ancient Greek by Coleridge at risk of leaving UK

Friday, 17 March 2023

Export bar placed on autograph manuscript poem in ancient Greek signed and dated 16 June 1792 to allow time for a UK institution to acquire the work...

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Big screens to go up across the country to show Coronation

Big screens to go up across the country to show Coronation

Friday, 17 March 2023

More than 30 UK locations will host big screens to show the Coronation, the Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer announces today. ...

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UK Youth Parliament Grant awarded to the British Youth Council

UK Youth Parliament Grant awarded to the British Youth Council

Wednesday, 08 March 2023

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has awarded the British Youth Council the UK Youth Parliament Grant for 2023-25....

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Millions released from dormant accounts to support vulnerable people with cost of living

Millions released from dormant accounts to support vulnerable people with cost of living

Tuesday, 07 March 2023

£76 million tied up in forgotten accounts to be used to support people to get out of debt and assist social enterprises with innovative energy saving ...

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Culture Secretary encourages public to add Coronation events to digital map

Culture Secretary encourages public to add Coronation events to digital map

Saturday, 04 March 2023

An interactive map detailing events taking place to celebrate the Coronation will be launched this week by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport...

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Secretary of State Lucy Frazer's speech at Gambling with Lives Annual Parliamentary Forum

Secretary of State Lucy Frazer's speech at Gambling with Lives Annual Parliamentary Forum

Thursday, 02 March 2023

Culture Secretary speaks ahead of the publication of the gambling white paper...

Denise Lewis Poulton appointed as Trustee of the National Heritage Memorial Fund and The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Denise Lewis Poulton appointed as Trustee of the National Heritage Memorial Fund and The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Wednesday, 01 March 2023

The Prime Minister has appointed Denise Lewis Poulton as Trustee and Chair of the Committee for Wales for a term of three years, from 6 February 2023 ...

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Secretary of State Lucy Frazer's speech at the Creative Coalition Festival

Secretary of State Lucy Frazer's speech at the Creative Coalition Festival

Tuesday, 28 February 2023

Culture Secretary celebrates the creative industries and outlines government support...

Dame Julie Kenny DBE DL appointed Commissioner of Historic England

Dame Julie Kenny DBE DL appointed Commissioner of Historic England

Monday, 27 February 2023

The Secretary of State has appointed Dame Julie Kenny as a Commissioner of Historic England for a term of four years from 1 February 2023 until 31 Jan...

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King Charles III continues Queen Elizabeth’s legacy by giving His Majesty’s name to prestigious awards

King Charles III continues Queen Elizabeth’s legacy by giving His Majesty’s name to prestigious awards

Sunday, 26 February 2023

The name change reflects His Majesty The King’s desire to continue recognising volunteers and promoting outstanding business...

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Displaced Ukrainians in line for thousands of tickets for Eurovision Song Contest

Displaced Ukrainians in line for thousands of tickets for Eurovision Song Contest

Saturday, 25 February 2023

Thousands of tickets will be made available for displaced Ukrainians to attend the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool in May....

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David Rossington appointed Interim Commissioner for the Gambling Commission

David Rossington appointed Interim Commissioner for the Gambling Commission

Friday, 24 February 2023

The Secretary of State has appointed David Rossington CB as Interim Commissioner of the Gambling Commission for a 9 month term commencing 9 January 2...

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Four Board Members appointed to Sport England

Four Board Members appointed to Sport England

Friday, 24 February 2023

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed Mel Bound, Michelle Cracknell, Jason Fergus and Helene Raynsford as Board Members of...

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UK and 30 like minded nations pledge support for ban on Russia and Belarus competing in international sporting events

UK and 30 like minded nations pledge support for ban on Russia and Belarus competing in international sporting events

Monday, 20 February 2023

More than 30 like-minded nations, including the United Kingdom, United States, France and Germany, have pledged their ongoing support for a ban on Rus...

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Thousands more treasures to be saved for the nation as rules about discoveries are changed

Thousands more treasures to be saved for the nation as rules about discoveries are changed

Saturday, 18 February 2023

Government changes the legal definition of treasure so that more new discoveries can go on public display...

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