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UK celebrates community change makers from across the UK in HM The King's Birthday Honours List

UK celebrates community change makers from across the UK in HM The King's Birthday Honours List

Friday, 12 June 2026

Community change-makers up and down the country are being celebrated in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours List today, with 1182 recipients award...

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Government welcomes hospitality and tourism sector plans to further strengthen its

safety standards to prevent violence against women and girls

Government welcomes hospitality and tourism sector plans to further strengthen its safety standards to prevent violence against women and girls

Friday, 12 June 2026

At a meeting of leading figures from the UK’s hospitality, tourism and night-time economy sectors, ministers heard the industry’s plans to further bol...

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New natural history GCSE to grow next generation of green careers

New natural history GCSE to grow next generation of green careers

Friday, 12 June 2026

Biodiversity, conservation and human influences on the natural world among the topics of study, as public encouraged to have their say on the new qual...

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Baroness Twycross' speech at Libraries Connected 2026

Baroness Twycross' speech at Libraries Connected 2026

Friday, 12 June 2026

Baroness Twycross' speech at the Libraries Connected Conference in Kenilworth, 2026....

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has wished England and Scotland good luck at the FIFA World Cup, hailing the tournament as a chance to unite communities and strengthen national pride

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has wished England and Scotland good luck at the FIFA World Cup, hailing the tournament as a chance to unite communities and strengthen national pride

Thursday, 11 June 2026

With Scotland back at the World Cup for the first time since 1998 and England hoping to win a first men’s major trophy in 60 years, the Culture Secret...

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Minister for Scotland Trade Mission to China

Minister for Scotland Trade Mission to China

Tuesday, 09 June 2026

This week [9 June 2026] the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland is travelling to Beijing and Shanghai on a trade mission....

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Birthday bunk offs fuelling avoidable school absence

Birthday bunk offs fuelling avoidable school absence

Tuesday, 09 June 2026

New analysis shows children are up to 55% more likely to miss school on their birthday....

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Government boost for local cricket facilities to mark launch of ICC Women's T20 World Cup

Government boost for local cricket facilities to mark launch of ICC Women's T20 World Cup

Tuesday, 09 June 2026

Cricket fans old and new will soon be able to play the sport throughout the year, as the Government has marked the start of the ICC Women’s T20 World ...

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Liz Kendall's speech at AI Adoption Summit

Liz Kendall's speech at AI Adoption Summit

Monday, 08 June 2026

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall's speech to the AI Adoption Summit on Monday 8 June, 2026....

More leading researchers brought to the UK, while Horizon Europe performance strengthens in 2024

More leading researchers brought to the UK, while Horizon Europe performance strengthens in 2024

Friday, 05 June 2026

UK research organisations attract new wave of 10 leading international researchers, and new performance stats highlight UK’s progress as part of Horiz...

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Tate Board Appointments

Tate Board Appointments

Friday, 05 June 2026

The Prime Minister has reappointed Kwame Kwei-Armah and extended the terms for Anya Hindmarch, Danny Rimer and Lord Ed Vaizey...

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Mayors meet in York as “devolution revolution” delivers

Mayors meet in York as “devolution revolution” delivers

Friday, 05 June 2026

Mayors handed new powers under landmark Right to Request scheme, as more control is shifted to local leaders from Westminster...

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Member appointed to the Horserace Betting Levy Board

Member appointed to the Horserace Betting Levy Board

Thursday, 04 June 2026

The Secretary of State has appointed Catherine Colloms as a Member of the Horserace Betting Levy Board for a term of 4 years. ...

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PM meets mayors in drive to get Britain building and take on blockers

PM meets mayors in drive to get Britain building and take on blockers

Wednesday, 03 June 2026

Mayors from across England will meet with the Prime Minister today (4 June) as the government accelerates its drive to kickstart growth and deliver fo...

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Major new package of support for young people announced with Kings Trust

Major new package of support for young people announced with Kings Trust

Wednesday, 03 June 2026

The Government is backing The King’s Trust’s new youth opportunity initiative with £10 million of funding, launched today....

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Universal theme park to be UK’s most popular tourist attraction

Universal theme park to be UK’s most popular tourist attraction

Wednesday, 03 June 2026

The Universal United Kingdom Resort, one of the largest ever investments in the UK tourism sector, will employ thousands and entertain millions of peo...

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The Africa Debate 2026: Baroness Chapman's speech

The Africa Debate 2026: Baroness Chapman's speech

Wednesday, 03 June 2026

Baroness Chapman gave a speech at The Africa Debate 2026, 'Results, reach and respect: a new era of partnership in Africa'....

10 million free breakfasts served in schools across country

10 million free breakfasts served in schools across country

Wednesday, 03 June 2026

Over five million hours of childcare have been unlocked thanks to the government's Free Breakfast Club programme...

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Power of Youth Charter gives young people a voice in government

Power of Youth Charter gives young people a voice in government

Tuesday, 02 June 2026

DCMS becomes the first central Government department to sign the Power of Youth Charter...

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Certification Officer: Announcements

Certification Officer: Announcements

Tuesday, 02 June 2026

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

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Dawn Airey CBE appointed as Chair of Arts Council England

Dawn Airey CBE appointed as Chair of Arts Council England

Tuesday, 02 June 2026

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed Dawn Airey CBE as Chair of Arts Council England for a term of 4 years starting on 1 ...

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Flagship APHA facility marks 50 years of wildlife science

Flagship APHA facility marks 50 years of wildlife science

Thursday, 28 May 2026

Animal and Plant Health Agency's National Wildlife Management Centre marks landmark half century of protecting animal and human health...

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£1bn boost to PE and school sport to end fitness postcode lottery

£1bn boost to PE and school sport to end fitness postcode lottery

Friday, 22 May 2026

Major funding to support new PE and school sport, with targeted support to ensure all children can access equal opportunities for activity. ...

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On Fans' Side

On Fans' Side

Thursday, 21 May 2026

What the Football Governance Act means for you ...

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Chancellor puts regional growth at top of the agenda at UKREiiF

Chancellor puts regional growth at top of the agenda at UKREiiF

Thursday, 21 May 2026

UKREiiF brought together investors, developers and local leaders from across the country....

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves statement to Parliament

Chancellor Rachel Reeves statement to Parliament

Thursday, 21 May 2026

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has today (21 May) updated the House of Commons on the Government's economic response to the war in Iran, and the action they...

Government steps in to back long term resilience of UK’s chemicals and ceramics industries

Government steps in to back long term resilience of UK’s chemicals and ceramics industries

Thursday, 21 May 2026

The Government has announced new funding packages for the ceramics and chemicals sectors, worth £120 million and £350 million respectively....

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Great British Summer Savings 2026: Family activities VAT relief fact sheet

Great British Summer Savings 2026: Family activities VAT relief fact sheet

Thursday, 21 May 2026

From 25 June to 1 September 2026 the Government is introducing a temporary reduced rate of VAT on children's menu meals in restaurants and family leis...

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Great British Summer Savings: VAT slashed to save families money on days out

Great British Summer Savings: VAT slashed to save families money on days out

Thursday, 21 May 2026

Families will enjoy discounted attractions and meals out this summer, with the launch of the government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme to help ...

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Top Benefits of the UK Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) FTA

Top Benefits of the UK Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) FTA

Thursday, 21 May 2026

Top Benefits of the UK-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Free Trade Agreement  ...

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