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New Midlands Area Chair for Arts Council England

New Midlands Area Chair for Arts Council England

Friday, 03 October 2025

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed Pawlet Brookes MBE as the Midlands Area Chair for Arts Council England. ...

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Half masting of flags following the Manchester synagogue attack

Half masting of flags following the Manchester synagogue attack

Thursday, 02 October 2025

Flags will be flown at half mast on UK government buildings until 20:00 on Friday 3 October 2025....

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New UK Town of Culture competition to celebrate our national story

New UK Town of Culture competition to celebrate our national story

Monday, 29 September 2025

The contributions of towns across the UK to our national life will be celebrated through a new competition, the Culture Secretary has announced today....

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Six regions receive £25 million to bolster creative industries

Six regions receive £25 million to bolster creative industries

Monday, 29 September 2025

Government invests £25 million in six mayoral regions to grow their creative industries...

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Andrea Nixon is appointed as Chair of National Museums Liverpool.

Andrea Nixon is appointed as Chair of National Museums Liverpool.

Monday, 29 September 2025

The Secretary of State has appointed Andrea Nixon MBE as Chair of National Museums Liverpool for a term of 4 years. ...

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Kate Grimley Evans is reappointed as Board Member to the Advisory Council on National Records and Archives.

Kate Grimley Evans is reappointed as Board Member to the Advisory Council on National Records and Archives.

Monday, 29 September 2025

The Secretary of State has reappointed Kate Grimley Evans as Board Member to the Advisory Council on National Records and Archives for a term of 4 yea...

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Alison Jones, Erdem Moralioglu MBE and Meneesha Kellay are appointed as Trustees to the British Museum Board

Alison Jones, Erdem Moralioglu MBE and Meneesha Kellay are appointed as Trustees to the British Museum Board

Friday, 26 September 2025

The Prime Minister has appointed Alison Jones, Erdem Moralioglu MBE and Meneesha Kellay as Trustees to the British Museum for a term of 4 years. ...

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David Crisp and Laura Burnett are appointed to the Treasure Valuation Committee.

David Crisp and Laura Burnett are appointed to the Treasure Valuation Committee.

Tuesday, 23 September 2025

The Secretary of State has appointed David Crisp and Laura Burnett as Trustees to the Treasure Valuation Committee for terms of 5 years....

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Government Reappoints a Trustee to the Royal Armouries Board

Government Reappoints a Trustee to the Royal Armouries Board

Tuesday, 23 September 2025

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed Professor Steven Gunn as Trustee of the Royal Armouries for a 4 year term from 1 Mar...

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Culture Secretary speech at Royal Television Society Cambridge Convention 2025

Culture Secretary speech at Royal Television Society Cambridge Convention 2025

Wednesday, 17 September 2025

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has today (Wednesday 17 September 2025) made a speech at the Royal Television Society (RTS) Cambridge Convention 2025....

From court to community: government shoots and scores with NBA collaboration

From court to community: government shoots and scores with NBA collaboration

Wednesday, 17 September 2025

Government and NBA announce historic commitment to grow basketball in England  ...

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NBA and UK Government announce comprehensive plan to elevate basketball in the UK

NBA and UK Government announce comprehensive plan to elevate basketball in the UK

Tuesday, 16 September 2025

Agreement to invest in basketball facilities and access with NBA...

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Two Board Members appointed to the Charity Commission for England and Wales.

Two Board Members appointed to the Charity Commission for England and Wales.

Tuesday, 16 September 2025

The Secretary of State has reappointed Ann Phillips and Pippa Britton OBE as Board Members to the Charity Commission for a second term. ...

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Artwork from Northern Ireland and the North West to be showcased in buildings across the globe

Artwork from Northern Ireland and the North West to be showcased in buildings across the globe

Friday, 12 September 2025

Government Art Collection acquires nine new works of art from Northern Ireland and the North West...

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Treasure Valuation Committee's Chair and two Trustees reappointed

Treasure Valuation Committee's Chair and two Trustees reappointed

Thursday, 11 September 2025

The Secretary of State has reappointed Roger Bland as Chair, and Megan Gooch and Lucinda Orr as Trustees of TVC, for a second term of 5 years....

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Minister Murray speech at World Design Congress

Minister Murray speech at World Design Congress

Thursday, 11 September 2025

In a keynote speech to the World Design Congress, Minister Murray sets out the government's ambitions for the design sector....

Three new Commissioners appointed to the Historic England Board

Three new Commissioners appointed to the Historic England Board

Thursday, 11 September 2025

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed Ulrike Knox, Jamie Ritblat and Philip Shepherd as Commissioners to the Historic Engl...

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Two new Members appointed to the British Tourist Authority

Two new Members appointed to the British Tourist Authority

Thursday, 11 September 2025

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed Neil Rami and Mary Walsh as Members to the British Tourist Authority (VisitBritain) ...

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David Marks reappointed as Trustee to the National Gallery

David Marks reappointed as Trustee to the National Gallery

Monday, 08 September 2025

The Prime Minister has reappointed David Marks as Trustee to the National Gallery for a term of two years from 12 June 2025 to 11 June 2027 ...

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Government teams up with experts to supercharge women’s sport by the 2035 FIFA Women's World Cup

Government teams up with experts to supercharge women’s sport by the 2035 FIFA Women's World Cup

Monday, 08 September 2025

Government to be guided by industry experts and academics including UK Sport and Sport England to break down barriers and create opportunities for wom...

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People across the country set to benefit from £4 million boost to improve accessibility and increase access to arts and culture

People across the country set to benefit from £4 million boost to improve accessibility and increase access to arts and culture

Thursday, 04 September 2025

Funding available to support regional museums and galleries to ensure collections are more accessible to the public...

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Half masting of flags following the death of Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Kent

Half masting of flags following the death of Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Kent

Thursday, 04 September 2025

The death of HRH The Duchess of Kent has been announced by Buckingham Palace...

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Gavin Boyd appointed as NI Member to the UK Sport Board

Gavin Boyd appointed as NI Member to the UK Sport Board

Thursday, 04 September 2025

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport appointed Gavin Boyd to the UK Sport board as the Northern Ireland Member on 10 February 2025....

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Two new Members appointed to VisitEngland Board

Two new Members appointed to VisitEngland Board

Thursday, 04 September 2025

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed Sarah Green and Helen Bonser-Wilton as Members of the VisitEngland Board....

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Vaughan Lindsay, Sarah Massey and Tom Gribbin appointed as Board Members to Sport England.

Vaughan Lindsay, Sarah Massey and Tom Gribbin appointed as Board Members to Sport England.

Tuesday, 02 September 2025

The Secretary of State has appointed Vaughan Lindsay, Sarah Massey and Tom Gribbin as Non-Executive Board Members to Sport England. ...

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3 new appointments to the Historic Royal Palaces Board

3 new appointments to the Historic Royal Palaces Board

Wednesday, 27 August 2025

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed Thomas Harris, Dan Jones and Dame Caroline Michel as trustees of HRP on 15 April 202...

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Cricket domes to bring year round sport to communities

Cricket domes to bring year round sport to communities

Sunday, 24 August 2025

Government invests in state-of-the-art facilities in Luton and Lancashire ...

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Professor Aoife Hunt MBE appointed as Board Member to The Sports Ground Safety Authority.

Professor Aoife Hunt MBE appointed as Board Member to The Sports Ground Safety Authority.

Thursday, 21 August 2025

The Secretary of State has appointed Professor Aoife Hunt MBE as Board Member to The Sports Ground Safety Authority for 3 years from 12 May 2025 to 11...

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King leads nation in paying tribute to VJ Day veterans

King leads nation in paying tribute to VJ Day veterans

Thursday, 14 August 2025

Their Majesties The King and Queen will join Second World War veterans at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire...

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Export Bar placed on Historic British Maritime Chart Collection

Export Bar placed on Historic British Maritime Chart Collection

Monday, 11 August 2025

A temporary export bar has been placed on a Historic British Maritime Chart Collection, which is at risk of leaving the UK....

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