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Two Trustees reappointed to the Science Museum Group

Two Trustees reappointed to the Science Museum Group

Friday, 06 March 2026

The Prime Minister has reappointed Professor Stephen Belcher CBE and Tim Dugher as Trustees to the Science Museum Group for a term of four years....

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Masterpiece of modern British art at risk of leaving the UK

Masterpiece of modern British art at risk of leaving the UK

Thursday, 05 March 2026

A temporary export bar has been placed on a painting by the celebrated British contemporary artist Howard Hodgkin...

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Certification Officer: Announcements

Certification Officer: Announcements

Thursday, 05 March 2026

General announcements and latest decisions of the Certification Officer...

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Public libraries set to benefit from cash boost to support National Year of Reading

Public libraries set to benefit from cash boost to support National Year of Reading

Monday, 02 March 2026

The government has announced up to £150,000 cash boost for public libraries to support the National Year of Reading...

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UK beef hits US shelves for the first time – cutting costs for UK businesses

UK beef hits US shelves for the first time – cutting costs for UK businesses

Monday, 02 March 2026

First shipment of UK beef under reciprocal quota arrives in the US, as government works in partnership with the food and farming industries to save mi...

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Secretary of State's address to NFU26

Secretary of State's address to NFU26

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds delivered a speech at the NFU’s annual conference...

Water Minister at World Water Tech Innovation Summit

Water Minister at World Water Tech Innovation Summit

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Water Minister Emma Hardy delivered the opening keynote speech at the World Water-Tech Innovation Summit in London ...

UK’s video on demand services to have enhanced Ofcom regulation

UK’s video on demand services to have enhanced Ofcom regulation

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Media Act implementation will bring the UK’s largest video-on-demand services under regulation by Ofcom to better protect children and the most vulner...

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New requirements for UK’s biggest video on demand services

New requirements for UK’s biggest video on demand services

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Video-on-demand streaming services to meet subtitling, audio description and signing requirements that traditional broadcasters already follow...

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Government to crack down on gambling operator sport sponsorship

Government to crack down on gambling operator sport sponsorship

Monday, 23 February 2026

The move will prevent unlicensed operators from sponsoring sports clubs, as part of wider measures to tackle illegal gambling market...

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Two board members reappointed to the Charity Commission for England and Wales

Two board members reappointed to the Charity Commission for England and Wales

Friday, 20 February 2026

The Secretary of State has reappointed Rory Brooks CBE and Shrenik Davda as board members to the Charity Commission for a second term of 3 years from ...

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Andrew Hochhauser KC reappointed as Chair of RCEWA

Andrew Hochhauser KC reappointed as Chair of RCEWA

Thursday, 19 February 2026

The Secretary of State has reappointed Andrew Hochhauser KC as Chair of RCEWA for a second term, from 17 September 2026 to 16 September 2030...

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Five Non Executive Directors appointed to the Independent Football Regulator

Five Non Executive Directors appointed to the Independent Football Regulator

Thursday, 19 February 2026

The Secretary of State has appointed Mark McCafferty, Kevin Miles OBE, Justine Roberts CBE, Tara Warren and Dr Linda Yueh CBE as Non-Executive Directo...

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Bold bet on AI to keep UK at forefront of science and research breakthroughs from healthcare, to better public services

Bold bet on AI to keep UK at forefront of science and research breakthroughs from healthcare, to better public services

Thursday, 19 February 2026

First-ever AI Strategy for UK Research and Innovation marks bold plan to make AI deliver for UK’s cutting-edge science and research efforts....

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Creative businesses to benefit from government finance package

Creative businesses to benefit from government finance package

Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Government are addressing challenges faced by creative businesses in accessing finance. ...

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Professor Dame Carol Black GBE extended as Chair of the British Library

Professor Dame Carol Black GBE extended as Chair of the British Library

Monday, 16 February 2026

The Secretary of State has extended Professor Dame Carol Black as Chair of the British Library for one year, from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027....

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2029 to be UK Saudi Year of Culture

2029 to be UK Saudi Year of Culture

Monday, 16 February 2026

Year-long programme will celebrate creative dialogue and shared heritage of the two nations....

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7 new Trustees appointed to the National Museums Liverpool Board

7 new Trustees appointed to the National Museums Liverpool Board

Friday, 13 February 2026

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed 7 new Trustees to the National Museums Liverpool Board, for 4 years terms....

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Environment Secretary speech on food security, resilience and standards

Environment Secretary speech on food security, resilience and standards

Thursday, 12 February 2026

Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds' speech on Food Security, Resilience & Standards: UK Agricultural Strategy in Europe at the British Ambassador's R...

Minister Narayan AI speech at Founders Forum

Minister Narayan AI speech at Founders Forum

Thursday, 12 February 2026

Kanishka Narayan, Minister for AI and Online Safety, spoke at Founders Forum on 10 February 2026....

Ministers kick off review to safeguard radio’s future

Ministers kick off review to safeguard radio’s future

Thursday, 12 February 2026

Review will examine digital shifts, market trends and emerging technologies including use of AI...

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Two members appointed to the VisitEngland Advisory Board

Two members appointed to the VisitEngland Advisory Board

Wednesday, 11 February 2026

The Secretary of State has appointed Richard Morsley and Rachel Walter as members of the VisitEngland Advisory Board for a term of five years...

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George Bradshaw address 2026

George Bradshaw address 2026

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

The Transport Secretary sets out her vision for a reformed railway that's run by the public, for the public. ...

Three Trustees appointed to The Imperial War Museums Board.

Three Trustees appointed to The Imperial War Museums Board.

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

The Prime Minister has appointed Jeremy Bailey and Sir William Worsley and the Secretary of State has appointed Samantha Washington as Trustees of The...

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Advisory Council on National Records and Archives appointments and reappointments

Advisory Council on National Records and Archives appointments and reappointments

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

The Secretary of State has reappointed three members, and appointed two new members to the Advisory Council on National Records and Archives...

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Three century old sculpture at risk of leaving the UK

Three century old sculpture at risk of leaving the UK

Friday, 06 February 2026

A temporary export bar has been placed on Michael Rysbrack’s sculpture of two ‘putti’ supporting an architrave...

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Four Trustees appointed to The Royal Parks Board

Four Trustees appointed to The Royal Parks Board

Friday, 06 February 2026

The Secretary of State has appointed Michael Eldridge, Lorna Parker, Justine Simons, and Ruth Willmott as Trustees of The Royal Parks Board for a term...

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Cost of TV licence fee set for 2026/27

Cost of TV licence fee set for 2026/27

Friday, 06 February 2026

The annual cost of a TV licence will rise to £180 from 1 April 2026, as required by the 2022 Licence Fee Settlement, in line with inflation....

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Youth Guarantee gets blockbuster backing to drive support for TV and film jobs

Youth Guarantee gets blockbuster backing to drive support for TV and film jobs

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

Young people are set to benefit from TV and film industry support for the Government’s Youth Guarantee....

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Two Board Members reappointed to Sport England

Two Board Members reappointed to Sport England

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has reappointed Michelle Cracknell and Jason Fergus as Board Members to Sport England for terms of...

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