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Nearly 70 museums and libraries across England to benefit from £33 million boost

Nearly 70 museums and libraries across England to benefit from £33 million boost

Monday, 25 March 2024

Every part of England to receive funding through the latest round of the Cultural Investment Fund...

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More than 300 swimming pools to benefit from £60 million to support long term future

More than 300 swimming pools to benefit from £60 million to support long term future

Saturday, 23 March 2024

325 swimming pools and leisure centres across England will receive a share of £60.5 million to ensure their long term financial sustainability, by imp...

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Expert panel appointed to advise on the BBC’s future funding

Expert panel appointed to advise on the BBC’s future funding

Thursday, 21 March 2024

Nine leading industry experts have been selected to provide independent advice and expertise to the Government as part the BBC funding review...

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New Trustee Appointed to The National Gallery

New Trustee Appointed to The National Gallery

Thursday, 21 March 2024

The Prime Minister has appointed Andrew Marr as Cultural/ Academic Trustee of The National Gallery....

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Chair Reappointed to the Sports Grounds Safety Authority

Chair Reappointed to the Sports Grounds Safety Authority

Thursday, 21 March 2024

The Secretary of State has reappointed Derek Wilson as Chair of the Sports Grounds Safety Authority for a term of 3 years....

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Historic Football Governance Bill introduced in Parliament

Historic Football Governance Bill introduced in Parliament

Monday, 18 March 2024

Historic legislation to reform the governance of men's elite football in England and put fans back at the heart of the game has been introduced in Par...

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Two Members reappointed to to UK Sport Board

Two Members reappointed to to UK Sport Board

Friday, 15 March 2024

The Secretary of State has reappointed Ismail Amla and Chris Pilling as Members of the UK Sport Board....

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Government to carry out public body review of Arts Council England

Government to carry out public body review of Arts Council England

Friday, 15 March 2024

Dame Mary Archer, former chairman of the Science Museum Group, is to lead the review....

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Mr Guto Bebb appointed as Interim Chair of S4C

Mr Guto Bebb appointed as Interim Chair of S4C

Thursday, 14 March 2024

The Secretary of State has appointed Mr Guto Bebb as Interim Chair of S4C from 01 April 2024 until 31 March 2025, or until a new substantive Chair has...

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Sir Robbie Gibb reappointed as BBC Board Member for England

Sir Robbie Gibb reappointed as BBC Board Member for England

Thursday, 14 March 2024

Following Privy Council approval on 13 March, Sir Robbie Gibb has been reappointed for four years from 07 May 2024 to 06 May 2028....

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Lord Parkinson at Heritage Day hosted by The Heritage Alliance

Lord Parkinson at Heritage Day hosted by The Heritage Alliance

Thursday, 07 March 2024

Lord Parkinson has delivered a speech to members of the heritage sector at the annual Heritage Day hosted by The Heritage Alliance. ...

Culture Secretary speech at The Big Creative UK Summit

Culture Secretary speech at The Big Creative UK Summit

Thursday, 07 March 2024

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer speaks at The Big Creative UK Summit 2024 following the Spring Budget...

Gambling Minister Stuart Andrew speaks at the Gambling with Lives Parliamentary Forum

Gambling Minister Stuart Andrew speaks at the Gambling with Lives Parliamentary Forum

Wednesday, 06 March 2024

Gambling Minister Stuart Andrew gives an update on the progress of the Government's gambling white paper at the Gambling with Lives Parliamentary Foru...

Minister Andrew speech at the Beacon Philanthropy & Impact Forum

Minister Andrew speech at the Beacon Philanthropy & Impact Forum

Thursday, 29 February 2024

Minister Andrew's speech at the Beacon Philanthropy and Impact Forum, outlining the Government's commitment to encouraging greater giving. ...

Minister Stuart Andrew's speech at the Betting and Gaming Council Annual General Meeting

Minister Stuart Andrew's speech at the Betting and Gaming Council Annual General Meeting

Thursday, 29 February 2024

Gambling Minister Stuart Andrew updates on gambling white paper progress at the Betting and Gaming Council Annual General Meeting...

Celebrities and influencers join forces to tackle loneliness

Celebrities and influencers join forces to tackle loneliness

Thursday, 29 February 2024

TV personalities and social media influencers back the launch of a Government campaign to address the stigma around loneliness in young people. ...

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Trustee reappointed to the Natural History Museum board.

Trustee reappointed to the Natural History Museum board.

Thursday, 29 February 2024

The Prime Minister has reappointed Robert Noel as a Trustee of the Natural History Museum....

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Two Board Members appointed to the British Library

Two Board Members appointed to the British Library

Thursday, 29 February 2024

The Secretary of State has appointed Shobi Khan and Kate Mosse CBE as Board Members to the British Library, for terms of 4 years commencing 1 March 20...

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New £2 maximum stake for under 25s playing online slots

New £2 maximum stake for under 25s playing online slots

Friday, 23 February 2024

Stake limits for online slot games will be introduced for the first time in September, including lower limits for young adults, as the Government cont...

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First black NHS matron, Beatles icon and pioneering ceramist to receive first official blue plaques outside London

First black NHS matron, Beatles icon and pioneering ceramist to receive first official blue plaques outside London

Friday, 23 February 2024

Arts and Heritage Minister Lord Parkinson unveils first official blue plaque outside London — to Daphne Steele, the first black matron in the NHS — in...

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Dr Samir Shah CBE is confirmed as the new BBC Chair

Dr Samir Shah CBE is confirmed as the new BBC Chair

Thursday, 22 February 2024

Following Privy Council approval on 21 February, Dr Samir Shah CBE has been appointed for 4 years from 04 March 2024 to 03 March 2028....

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Two governors reappointed to the British Film Institute Board

Two governors reappointed to the British Film Institute Board

Wednesday, 21 February 2024

The Secretary of State reappointed Michael Birshan and Eleanor Whitley as governors of the British Film Institute....

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Minister Andrew's speech at the Women & Girls in Sport Conference

Minister Andrew's speech at the Women & Girls in Sport Conference

Tuesday, 20 February 2024

Speech given by the Minister for Sport at the Westminster Insight conference on the future of women and girls sport...

Two board members reappointed to The National Archives.

Two board members reappointed to The National Archives.

Wednesday, 14 February 2024

The Secretary of State has reappointed Sonia Cargan and Rommel Pereira as Board Members of The National Archives....

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Reappointments to the National Heritage Memorial Fund and The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Reappointments to the National Heritage Memorial Fund and The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Tuesday, 13 February 2024

The Prime Minister has reappointed Dr Simon Thurley as Chair of the National Heritage Memorial Fund and The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Mukesh Sha...

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Museums to benefit from £24 million investment to fund major infrastructure projects

Museums to benefit from £24 million investment to fund major infrastructure projects

Saturday, 10 February 2024

More than £86 million overall to be invested to develop world-class culture...

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Culture Secretary speech at the Ad Association LEAD conference

Culture Secretary speech at the Ad Association LEAD conference

Thursday, 08 February 2024

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer's speech on the strength of the UK's advertising industry at the Ad Association's LEAD conference. ...

Half masting of flags following the death of The President of Namibia, Hage Geingob

Half masting of flags following the death of The President of Namibia, Hage Geingob

Monday, 05 February 2024

Instructions for half-masting of flags following the death of The President of Namibia, Hage Geingob....

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20,000 more young people to access new and renovated youth clubs

20,000 more young people to access new and renovated youth clubs

Saturday, 03 February 2024

Young people set to benefit from 140 new or refurbished youth centres thanks to latest funding round from the Government's Youth Investment Fund of £9...

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Government to progress with plans to renew local TV licences

Government to progress with plans to renew local TV licences

Friday, 02 February 2024

Government confirms broadcasting licences for 34 local TV stations can be extended for the next decade...

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