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Lucy Frazer's speech at the Connected Futures conference

Lucy Frazer's speech at the Connected Futures conference

Thursday, 12 October 2023

Culture Secretary reaffirms her vision for the youth sector at the Youth Future’s Foundation (YFF) Connected Futures conference....

Three trustees reappointed to the Science Museum Group

Three trustees reappointed to the Science Museum Group

Thursday, 12 October 2023

The Secretary of State has reappointed Judith Donovan CBE, Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill and Professor Ajit Lalvani as trustees of the Science Museum Gr...

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Library book loan payment scheme updated to benefit authors

Library book loan payment scheme updated to benefit authors

Tuesday, 10 October 2023

Library book loan payment scheme updated to benefit authors enabling authors to earn up to £6,600 from loans of their books from libraries. ...

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Downing Street celebrates Visual Arts to mark 20 Years of Frieze London

Downing Street celebrates Visual Arts to mark 20 Years of Frieze London

Monday, 09 October 2023

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer will today champion the arts at Number 10 Downing Street to mark the 20th anniversary of ...

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‘Retain and explain’ guidance published to protect historic statues

‘Retain and explain’ guidance published to protect historic statues

Wednesday, 04 October 2023

Guidance published to advise custodians facing calls for the removal of heritage assets in their care or ownership. ...

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Government to invest further in mentoring, and employment opportunities to help reduce offending and violent crime

Government to invest further in mentoring, and employment opportunities to help reduce offending and violent crime

Thursday, 28 September 2023

Thousands of young people at risk of falling out of education, employment or training once they leave school will be given career mentoring and life s...

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Dormant Assets Scheme: statement of intent overview

Dormant Assets Scheme: statement of intent overview

Thursday, 28 September 2023

Allocating £350 million of dormant assets funding equally across the four English purposes....

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Government funding to train 500 new youth workers

Government funding to train 500 new youth workers

Wednesday, 27 September 2023

Young people will get better support and services as the Government supports the training of youth workers with £800,000 of new funding, the Culture S...

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Jill Scott and Daley Thompson join Government push to get millions more people active

Jill Scott and Daley Thompson join Government push to get millions more people active

Tuesday, 26 September 2023

Lioness legend Jill Scott MBE, Olympic gold medalist Daley Thompson CBE, and former No10 Delivery Unit chief Sir Michael Barber are joining the Govern...

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Disadvantaged young people to enjoy more outdoor experiences away from home

Disadvantaged young people to enjoy more outdoor experiences away from home

Tuesday, 26 September 2023

Thousands of disadvantaged young people are to get access to outdoor learning opportunities away from home so they can develop vital life skills, buil...

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Two new appointments and two reappointments to RCEWA for four year terms

Two new appointments and two reappointments to RCEWA for four year terms

Monday, 25 September 2023

The Secretary of State has appointed Dr Helen Jacobsen and Dr Caroline Shenton, and reappointed Christopher Baker and Stuart Lochhead to The Reviewing...

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John Procter reappointed as Chair of the Royal Armouries

John Procter reappointed as Chair of the Royal Armouries

Thursday, 21 September 2023

The Secretary of State has reappointed John Procter as Chair of the Royal Armouries for a second term of four years....

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Lucy Frazer's speech to the Royal Television Society

Lucy Frazer's speech to the Royal Television Society

Wednesday, 20 September 2023

Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Lucy Frazer addresses the Royal Television Society...

New plans to bring online TV channels under Ofcom content rules

New plans to bring online TV channels under Ofcom content rules

Wednesday, 20 September 2023

Internet-based TV channels on smart TVs could be brought in line with existing Ofcom content rules on traditional TV...

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New government research shows ‘lonely’ seems to be the hardest word for students

New government research shows ‘lonely’ seems to be the hardest word for students

Tuesday, 19 September 2023

As students prepare for freshers’ week, new research has found that nearly half of students worry they would be judged if they admitted to feeling lon...

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New grants for rising star developers to help turn video game ideas into smash hits

New grants for rising star developers to help turn video game ideas into smash hits

Thursday, 14 September 2023

Creative developers and start-up studios can bid for new cash from a multi-million pound government funded scheme to turn their new video game ideas i...

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New British designers benefit from £2 million government funding

New British designers benefit from £2 million government funding

Wednesday, 13 September 2023

New British designers to benefit from £2 million government funding to showcase their work at London Fashion Week...

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New plans to stop journalists being silenced by baseless lawsuits

New plans to stop journalists being silenced by baseless lawsuits

Sunday, 10 September 2023

Ministers to meet media and legal industry leaders today to agree action to stop ‘SLAPP’ lawsuits muzzling reporters...

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Sir Nicholas Coleridge appointed as the new Chair of Historic Royal Palaces

Sir Nicholas Coleridge appointed as the new Chair of Historic Royal Palaces

Thursday, 07 September 2023

His Majesty the King has appointed Sir Nicholas Coleridge as the new Chair of Historic Royal Palaces from 1 November 2023 to 31 October 2026....

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Two Commissioners reappointed to Historic England

Two Commissioners reappointed to Historic England

Thursday, 07 September 2023

The Secretary of State has reappointed Ben Derbyshire and Professor Helena Hamerow as Commissioners of Historic England for second terms of four years...

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Government outlines preferred structure of new independent football regulator

Government outlines preferred structure of new independent football regulator

Thursday, 07 September 2023

A new independent regulator for men’s elite football will be set up as a standalone body to make sure it is operationally independent from the game an...

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Three Board Members reappointed to the British Library

Three Board Members reappointed to the British Library

Wednesday, 06 September 2023

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has reappointed Dr Jeremy Silver, Laela Pakpour Tabrizi and Dr Wei Yang for four year terms commen...

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National expansion of blue plaques schemes

National expansion of blue plaques schemes

Tuesday, 05 September 2023

The official London blue plaque scheme which commemorates the residencies of notable figures will be expanded across England. ...

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New Chair appointed to Advisory Committee on the Government Art Collection

New Chair appointed to Advisory Committee on the Government Art Collection

Monday, 04 September 2023

The Permanent Secretary to the Department of Culture, Media and Sport has appointed Sir Richard Heaton as the new Chair of the Advisory Committee on t...

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Victoria Borwick appointed as Chair of VisitEngland Advisory Board

Victoria Borwick appointed as Chair of VisitEngland Advisory Board

Friday, 01 September 2023

The Secretary of State has appointed Victoria Borwick as Chair of VisitEngland Advisory Board for a term of five years commencing 04 September 2023....

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Government teams up with sport stars to launch new physical activity drive

Government teams up with sport stars to launch new physical activity drive

Wednesday, 30 August 2023

The Government will join forces with former sports stars, health professionals and fitness experts to help an additional 3.5 million adults and childr...

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Millions awarded to youth services for summer holiday activities

Millions awarded to youth services for summer holiday activities

Sunday, 27 August 2023

More than 400 youth services across England have been awarded a portion of the Million Hours Fund to help tackle antisocial behaviour and improve acce...

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Shahpur Kabraji appointed as Trustee to The Natural History Museum Board.

Shahpur Kabraji appointed as Trustee to The Natural History Museum Board.

Wednesday, 23 August 2023

The Prime Minister has appointed Shahpur Kabraji as a Trustee of The Natural History Museum Board for a term of three years, commencing 26th June 2023...

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Major investment to transform future of English chess announced

Major investment to transform future of English chess announced

Monday, 21 August 2023

New £1 million package will support children attending schools in disadvantaged areas across England to learn and play chess, improve visibility and a...

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New Chair appointed to Historic England

New Chair appointed to Historic England

Wednesday, 09 August 2023

The Secretary of State has appointed Neil Mendoza as the new Chair of Historic England for a term of four years commencing 01 September 2023. ...

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