The Culture Secretary has reappointed John Dowson as member of the UK Sport Board for a second term of 3 years, from 16 March 2018 to 15 March 2021.
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Tuesday, 20 March 2018
Thursday, 15 March 2018
The Culture Secretary has appointed Sally Bolton as member of the UK Sport Board for a term of 3 years, from 5 March 2018 to 6 March 2021.
Tuesday, 13 February 2018
The Culture Secretary has appointed Anne Panter as a member of the UK Sport Board for a term of 3 years, from 31 January 2018 to 01 February 2021.
Friday, 19 January 2018
Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Matt Hancock hails France as a key partner in helping to protect sport's integrity.
Monday, 15 January 2018
Nicola Roche has been reappointed by the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport as a Board Member of UK Sport, for 3 years until 14 December 2020.
Thursday, 21 December 2017
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) announces that Birmingham, England is the host city partner of the XXII Commonwealth Games in 2022.
Friday, 17 November 2017
The Rt Hon Karen Bradley MP has reappointed Alan Coppin as SGSA Chair for three years from 1 April 2018
Monday, 16 October 2017
The Rt Hon Karen Bradley MP has reappointed Paul Lee as the Chairman of the Horserace Betting Levy Board until 01 April 2019.
Monday, 09 October 2017
The Rt Hon Karen Bradley MP has appointed Dr Rimla Akthar MBE and Janet Johnson as SGSA Board Members for three years from 10 October 2017
Tuesday, 29 August 2017
Prime Minister Theresa May welcomes the England women’s World Cup cricket and rugby teams to celebrate a standout year for women in sport.
Monday, 21 August 2017
The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, The Rt Hon Karen Bradley MP, has appointed Nicholas Griffin QC and Dr Claire-Marie Roberts to serve three-year terms on the Board of UK Anti-Doping, and Frances Akor and Prof Nicola Phillips to serve four-year terms, commencing on 1st October 2017.
Friday, 21 April 2017
The Rt Hon Karen Bradley MP has appointed Lis Astall by exception as Interim chair of UK Sport, commencing on 22 April 2017.
Friday, 21 April 2017
The terms of appointment of Professor John Brewer, Justin Turner QC and Janice Shardlow have been extended until 30 September 2017
Friday, 27 January 2017
Secretary of State Alun Cairns calls on sports fans to get behind Welsh fighter Lee Selby as he defends his IBF featherweight world title.
Saturday, 14 January 2017
Move will help secure the future of horseracing and ensure a fair return to the sport from gambling operators
Thursday, 12 January 2017
Nick Bitel has been reappointed by the Secretary of State as Chair of Sport England until 21 April 2021.
Thursday, 27 October 2016
Tournament will be biggest and best World Cup to date and help grow the sport at home and abroad
Thursday, 27 October 2016
Tournament will be biggest and best World Cup to date and help grow the sport at home and abroad
Monday, 24 October 2016
Gambling industry review will include a focus on stakes and prizes of gaming machines including Fixed Odds Betting Terminals.
Wednesday, 12 October 2016
The successful joint bid includes £24 million of Government investment to leave a lasting legacy across the country.
Friday, 16 September 2016
Bill Moyes has been appointed the new Chair of the Gambling Commission
Saturday, 20 August 2016
A message from Prime Minister Theresa May in the final weekend of the Rio Olympics.
Tuesday, 19 July 2016
The terms of appointment of Professor John Brewer, Justin Turner QC and Janice Shardlow have been extended for six months
Friday, 01 July 2016
Culture Secretary, John Whittingdale, has appointed Denise Barrett-Baxendale MBE, Professor Ian Cumming OBE, Chris Grant, Wasim Khan MBE, Andy Long, and Karen Pickering MBE as Board Members of Sport England for terms of three years each.
Monday, 20 June 2016
Culture Secretary John Whittingdale has reappointed Lis Astall and Sarah Springman to the board of UK Sport for second terms.
Wednesday, 18 May 2016
Travel advice for Wales supporters travelling to Stockholm for the Sweden - Wales friendly at Friends Arena on the 5 June.
Thursday, 21 April 2016
The British Embassy Astana is organising a charity run on Saturday, 14 May, and calls for participants.
Wednesday, 27 January 2016
Culture Secretary, John Whittingdale, has appointed Joyce Cook OBE, Susan Johnson OBE, Philip Kolvin QC and David Mackinnon as Board Members of the Sports Grounds Safety Authority for three years from 8 February 2016
Wednesday, 20 January 2016
Pippa Britton, Trevor Pearce and Sarah Winckless appointed for three years from March 2016.
Wednesday, 06 January 2016
Culture Secretary, John Whittingdale, has reappointed Debbie Jevans CBE, Charles Reed, Ian Drake, Kate Bosomworth and David Goldstone as Board Members of Sport England for second terms.
Tuesday, 08 December 2015
Tracey Crouch appointed on to decision-making body to help with global approach to anti-doping
Thursday, 26 November 2015
David Evennett MP will cover Sport, Tourism and Heritage Minister Tracey Crouch's maternity leave
Friday, 13 November 2015
Culture Secretary John Whittingdale has reappointed Peter Rowley and Derek Wilson as Board Members of the Sports Grounds Safety Authority.
Friday, 02 October 2015
Chancellor George Osborne met NFL players as London takes next steps to becoming home of an American Football team.
Wednesday, 23 September 2015
Chancellor announces £3 million funding for a grassroots football programme in China.
Tuesday, 01 September 2015
The following advice is intended to help all those planning to visit Tbilisi for the Georgia v Scotland Euro 2016 qualifier match, to be held on Friday 4 September 2015. Kick off time: 8pm local (BST +3)
Thursday, 28 May 2015
John Whittingdale meets Team GB Fencers in their stunning new base backed by Sport England and UK Sport investment
Friday, 27 March 2015
DCMS, FA, and Premier League to invest in more grassroots facilities across the country
Thursday, 26 March 2015
Publication Gold Framework outlines how major sporting events can be bid for and staged in the UK
Wednesday, 25 March 2015
Sajid Javid has appointed Alan Coppin as the new Chair of the Sports Grounds Safety Authority, for 3 years commencing 1 April 2015.
Monday, 16 March 2015
Government hosts its second high-powered networking event aimed at inspiring businesswomen to join sports’ boards
Friday, 13 February 2015
The Foreign Office along with representatives from ABTA, the Ski Club of Great Britain and Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports will be on hand to answer your questions on Twitter.
Thursday, 05 February 2015
Tourism, cycling and the arts boosted by new funding in Yorkshire, the Chancellor announces.
Monday, 12 January 2015
Culture Secretary appoints Nicky Roche and John Dowson to the Board of UK Sport.
Wednesday, 17 December 2014
The Minister of State for Disabled People celebrates work to change the way people learn about inclusive places and spaces.
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