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German State Visit marked with new initiatives on culture, sport and young people

German State Visit marked with new initiatives on culture, sport and young people

Thursday, 04 December 2025

UK and Germany launch initiatives to deepen people-to-people ties, delivering on commitments made under July's Kensington Treaty...

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Dame Julia Unwin confirmed as Chair of the Charity Commission for England and Wales

Dame Julia Unwin confirmed as Chair of the Charity Commission for England and Wales

Wednesday, 03 December 2025

Following a pre-appointment hearing with the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, Dame Julia Unwin has been appointed by the Secretary of State for a 3...

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Three new Trustees appointed to Theatres Trust board

Three new Trustees appointed to Theatres Trust board

Friday, 28 November 2025

The Secretary of State has appointed Louisa Harris, Mark Johnston and Adam Knight as Trustees of the Theatres Trust from 2 December 2025 to 1 December...

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Trustee appointed to The National Lottery Heritage Fund Board

Trustee appointed to The National Lottery Heritage Fund Board

Monday, 24 November 2025

The Prime Minister has appointed Dr Heather Reid as the Trustee and Chair of the Scotland Committee to The National Lottery Heritage Fund board...

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Minister Ian Murray's speech at the British Screen Forum conference

Minister Ian Murray's speech at the British Screen Forum conference

Friday, 21 November 2025

Creative Industries Minister Ian Murray addressed the British Screen Forum event, speaking about "Standing Out in an Age of Abundance"...

Unique series of fifty six dramatic Hindu paintings at risk of leaving the UK

Unique series of fifty six dramatic Hindu paintings at risk of leaving the UK

Friday, 21 November 2025

An export bar has been placed on The Devi Mahatmya - a series of paintings illustrating the tale of the Divine Mother of Hinduism...

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Big win for players as Government launches Voluntary Code for Prize Draw Operators

Big win for players as Government launches Voluntary Code for Prize Draw Operators

Thursday, 20 November 2025

New code will strengthen protections for players to mitigate against harm...

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Government bans ticket touting to protect fans from rip offs

Government bans ticket touting to protect fans from rip offs

Wednesday, 19 November 2025

New rules to make it illegal to resell tickets for live events above original cost...

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£300k of support announced for North West’s coastal regions

£300k of support announced for North West’s coastal regions

Wednesday, 19 November 2025

Minister Peacock spoke at the Tourism Alliance conference, announcing VisitEngland funding for coastal regions of the North West, supported by Governm...

Harris Bokhari appointed as Chair of the British Tourist Authority Board

Harris Bokhari appointed as Chair of the British Tourist Authority Board

Wednesday, 19 November 2025

The Secretary of State has appointed Harris Bokhari as Chair of the British Tourist Authority Board for a term of 3 years from 1 December 2025 to 30 N...

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Rare sculpture of scandalous Victorian heiress at risk of leaving the UK

Rare sculpture of scandalous Victorian heiress at risk of leaving the UK

Friday, 14 November 2025

An export bar has been placed on Henri-Joseph François, Baron De Triqueti’s sculpture of Florence and Alice Campbell (1857)....

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Government partners with The King’s Trust and Idris Elba to unlock creative careers for young people

Government partners with The King’s Trust and Idris Elba to unlock creative careers for young people

Friday, 14 November 2025

Hundreds of young people locked out of creative careers will get their chance as the government invests £500,000 to expand The King's Trust delivery o...

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King's Award for Voluntary Service honours 231 volunteer groups

King's Award for Voluntary Service honours 231 volunteer groups

Friday, 14 November 2025

Communities across the United Kingdom will benefit as 231 volunteer-led groups receive The King's Award for Voluntary Service - the highest accolade a...

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Government confirms National Covid Memorial Wall will be preserved

Government confirms National Covid Memorial Wall will be preserved

Thursday, 13 November 2025

The National Covid Memorial Wall will be preserved to remember the lives lost during the pandemic....

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Rugby League legends tackle male loneliness with Government backed programme

Rugby League legends tackle male loneliness with Government backed programme

Thursday, 13 November 2025

Boys and young men in Wigan and Wakefield to receive support to tackle loneliness and isolation through new Government and Rugby League Cares initiati...

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Prime Minister teams up with England international to show economic benefits of hosting UEFA EURO 2028

Prime Minister teams up with England international to show economic benefits of hosting UEFA EURO 2028

Wednesday, 12 November 2025

UK government investing up to £557 million in tournament, which will deliver £3.2 billion socio-economic boost for the UK, promoting growth and creati...

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Statement on the International Paralympic Committee’s announcement of 27 September 2025 on the Russian and Belarusian National Paralympic Committees
Barbara Woroncow reappointed as Trustee of Royal Armouries

Barbara Woroncow reappointed as Trustee of Royal Armouries

Tuesday, 11 November 2025

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has reappointed Barbara Woroncow as Trustee to the Royal Armouries Board...

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£200,000 emergency support to protect Ukraine's cultural heritage

£200,000 emergency support to protect Ukraine's cultural heritage

Tuesday, 11 November 2025

Additional funding will help to protect Ukraine’s cultural heritage from ancient manuscripts to historic buildings...

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His Majesty The King leads nation in silence on Remembrance Sunday

His Majesty The King leads nation in silence on Remembrance Sunday

Sunday, 09 November 2025

His Majesty The King will lead the nation in a two-minute silence to remember those who died in conflict...

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Funding boost to protect war memorials across the country for future generations

Funding boost to protect war memorials across the country for future generations

Sunday, 09 November 2025

Government grant to ensure tributes to fallen servicemen and women are preserved across the UK...

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Tourism Minister speech at the World Travel Market

Tourism Minister speech at the World Travel Market

Wednesday, 05 November 2025

Minister Peacock promotes UK tourism at UN Ministers meeting...

Two Members reappointed to the RCEWA Committee

Two Members reappointed to the RCEWA Committee

Tuesday, 04 November 2025

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has reappointed Mark Hallett and Tim Pestell as Members to the RCEWA Committee....

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Minister Stephanie Peacock's speech at the G20 Culture Ministerial meeting

Minister Stephanie Peacock's speech at the G20 Culture Ministerial meeting

Monday, 03 November 2025

Minister Stephanie Peacock represented the UK at the meeting of G20 Culture Ministers in South Africa...

Government announces preferred candidate for the Charity Commission for England and Wales Chair

Government announces preferred candidate for the Charity Commission for England and Wales Chair

Monday, 03 November 2025

Dame Julia Unwin is the Government’s preferred candidate for the Charity Commission for England and Wales Chair, the Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy anno...

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Government reappoints 3 Trustees to the National Heritage Memorial Fund

Government reappoints 3 Trustees to the National Heritage Memorial Fund

Monday, 03 November 2025

The Prime Minister has reappointed Carol Pyrah, Julian Glover and Taryn Nixon as Trustees of the National Heritage Memorial Fund for terms of 4 years....

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Nearly three in five parents expect children’s physical activity to drop this winter
as stars back new campaign to keep kids active

Nearly three in five parents expect children’s physical activity to drop this winter as stars back new campaign to keep kids active

Sunday, 02 November 2025

Government launches ‘Let’s Move!’, a new campaign supported by Sport England, to help keep families active together all year round....

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New campaign to ‘demystify’ creative jobs for young people

New campaign to ‘demystify’ creative jobs for young people

Friday, 31 October 2025

More young people from underrepresented backgrounds to be launched into careers in the creative industries as part of the Plan for Change ...

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New Town of Culture competition to shine a spotlight on the contribution of towns that tell national story

New Town of Culture competition to shine a spotlight on the contribution of towns that tell national story

Thursday, 30 October 2025

Towns encouraged to apply for new UK Town of Culture competition opening in the coming weeks ...

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Alison Taylor reappointed as Trustee of The Wallace Collection

Alison Taylor reappointed as Trustee of The Wallace Collection

Wednesday, 29 October 2025

The Prime Minister has reappointed Alison Taylor to The Wallace Collection Board for a 4-year term starting on 1 December 2025...

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