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37 local heritage sites to benefit from £15 million boost to breathe new life into communities across England

37 local heritage sites to benefit from £15 million boost to breathe new life into communities across England

Wednesday, 06 August 2025

Heritage buildings are set to benefit from £15 million of funding as part of the government’s ongoing commitment to ensure our heritage is fit for the...

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Prime Minister unveils new opportunities for young people to re connect with their communities

Prime Minister unveils new opportunities for young people to re connect with their communities

Monday, 04 August 2025

Prime Minister announces major expansion of youth services and real-world opportunities to re-connect young people with the world around them ...

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Dr Simone Lowthe Thomas reappointed to The National Lottery Community Fund

Dr Simone Lowthe Thomas reappointed to The National Lottery Community Fund

Thursday, 31 July 2025

The Secretary of State has reappointed Dr Simone Lowthe-Thomas as Board Member to The National Lottery Community Fund and Chair of the Wales Committee...

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Women's and girls' football to get long term boost after Euros triumph

Women's and girls' football to get long term boost after Euros triumph

Monday, 28 July 2025

Government sets out target to more than double grassroots slots for women and girls, supporting Opportunity Mission to inspire future Lionesses ...

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Simon Lewis appointed as Chair of UK Anti Doping

Simon Lewis appointed as Chair of UK Anti Doping

Thursday, 24 July 2025

The Secretary of State has appointed Simon Lewis as the new Chair of UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) for a term of 4 years....

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Government secures label led measures to boost earnings for UK artists

Government secures label led measures to boost earnings for UK artists

Monday, 21 July 2025

Major boost for UK music creators as government drives industry to produce new measures to support legacy artists, songwriters and session musicians...

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Football Governance Act becomes law in historic moment for English football

Football Governance Act becomes law in historic moment for English football

Monday, 21 July 2025

Historic Football Governance Act receives Royal Assent, establishing new Independent Football Regulator to safeguard the future of the national sport ...

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UK Government backs bid to bring World Athletics Championships back to London in 2029

UK Government backs bid to bring World Athletics Championships back to London in 2029

Saturday, 19 July 2025

A successful bid would see the biggest global athletics event return to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park...

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Aurora Antrim and Jane Hurst have been reappointed to The Royal Parks, and Bronwyn Hill’s second term extended.

Aurora Antrim and Jane Hurst have been reappointed to The Royal Parks, and Bronwyn Hill’s second term extended.

Wednesday, 16 July 2025

The Secretary of State has reappointed Aurora Antrim and Jane Hurst as Trustees of The Royal Parks and has extended Bronwyn Hill’s second term as Trus...

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PM set to reshape how Government works with communities to tackle Britain’s biggest challenges

PM set to reshape how Government works with communities to tackle Britain’s biggest challenges

Tuesday, 15 July 2025

The Prime Minister will launch the Civil Society Covenant – a new way of working that puts people at the heart of government....

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National two minute silence to mark VJ Day 80

National two minute silence to mark VJ Day 80

Monday, 14 July 2025

National two-minute silence will be held at 12 noon on 15 August 2025 to honour the 80th anniversary of VJ Day...

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Export bar placed on pocket chronometer from Charles Darwin voyage

Export bar placed on pocket chronometer from Charles Darwin voyage

Friday, 11 July 2025

A temporary export bar has been placed on a pocket chronometer present on the second voyage of HMS Beagle, well-known for carrying Charles Darwin ...

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Minister Peacock speech at the Giving and Impact Summit

Minister Peacock speech at the Giving and Impact Summit

Tuesday, 08 July 2025

Minister Peacock delivered a speech at the Giving and Impact Summit held at the London Stock Exchange. ...

Chris Boardman reappointed as Chair for Sport England.

Chris Boardman reappointed as Chair for Sport England.

Tuesday, 08 July 2025

The Secretary of State has reappointed Chris Boardman as Chair for Sport England for a term of four years from 22 July 2025 to 21 July 2029....

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Bayeux Tapestry to go on display at the British Museum in 2026

Bayeux Tapestry to go on display at the British Museum in 2026

Monday, 07 July 2025

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Macron agree a loan of the Bayeux Tapestry to the UK...

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£380 million boost for creative industries to help drive innovation, regional growth and investment

£380 million boost for creative industries to help drive innovation, regional growth and investment

Sunday, 22 June 2025

Thousands of creative professionals and businesses across the UK are set to benefit from a new £380 million investment package as part of the Creative...

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Game changer for the nation

Game changer for the nation

Thursday, 19 June 2025

£900 million investment in major sporting events and grassroots sport....

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Export bar placed on £8 million Rubens work

Export bar placed on £8 million Rubens work

Monday, 16 June 2025

A temporary export bar has been placed on an oil sketch, titled ??Cimon Falling in love with Efigenia, by Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens...

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Patrick Barker, Edmund Neuberger and Naila Yousuf appointed to the Board of the Horniman Museum and Gardens.

Patrick Barker, Edmund Neuberger and Naila Yousuf appointed to the Board of the Horniman Museum and Gardens.

Monday, 16 June 2025

The Secretary of State has appointed Patrick Barker, Edmund Neuberger and Nalia Yousuf as Trustees of The Horniman Public Museum and Public Park Trust...

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John Booth reappointed as Chair of the National Gallery.

John Booth reappointed as Chair of the National Gallery.

Monday, 16 June 2025

John Booth reappointed as a Trustee of the National Gallery and remains its Chairman....

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Amanda Timberg and Darren Xiberras reappointed as Board Members of the National Citizen Service Trust

Amanda Timberg and Darren Xiberras reappointed as Board Members of the National Citizen Service Trust

Friday, 13 June 2025

Amanda Timberg and Darren Xiberras have been reappointed by HM The King as Board Members to support with the orderly wind-down of the National Citizen...

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Roger Devlin appointed as Chair of the Horserace Betting Levy Board

Roger Devlin appointed as Chair of the Horserace Betting Levy Board

Wednesday, 11 June 2025

The Secretary of State has appointed Roger Devlin as Chair of the Horserace Betting Levy Board for a term of four years from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 20...

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Lisa Nandy speech at Media & Telecoms 2025 and Beyond Conference

Lisa Nandy speech at Media & Telecoms 2025 and Beyond Conference

Monday, 02 June 2025

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy's keynote speech at the Deloitte and Enders Analysis' Media & Telecoms 2025 & Beyond Conference in London....

Forgotten assets to help families and young people thrive

Forgotten assets to help families and young people thrive

Sunday, 01 June 2025

First ever Dormant Assets Scheme Strategy unlocks £440 million funding...

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Sir Loyd Grossman’s (CBE) term as The Royal Parks Chair extended for 9 months

Sir Loyd Grossman’s (CBE) term as The Royal Parks Chair extended for 9 months

Friday, 30 May 2025

The Secretary of State has extended Sir Loyd’s third term for a further 9 months, from 01 June 2025 to 28 February 2026, while the process to appoint...

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James Bamberg is appointed to the ACNRA Board

James Bamberg is appointed to the ACNRA Board

Friday, 30 May 2025

The Secretary of State has appointed James Bamberg as a Board Member for the Advisory Council on National Records and Archives. This is a 4 year term ...

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£85 million to support arts and cultural organisations across the country

£85 million to support arts and cultural organisations across the country

Thursday, 29 May 2025

Local people’s access to arts venues across the country set to be protected with cash to support vital repairs and upgrades...

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Culture Secretary speech at evening reception of UK National Day at World Expo Osaka 2025

Culture Secretary speech at evening reception of UK National Day at World Expo Osaka 2025

Thursday, 22 May 2025

Culture Secretary launches Musubi initiative at World Expo in Osaka...

Culture Secretary speech at UK National Day Official Ceremony at World Expo Osaka 2025

Culture Secretary speech at UK National Day Official Ceremony at World Expo Osaka 2025

Thursday, 22 May 2025

Culture Secretary speaks about UK National Day and the strength of the UK-Japan partnership at the World Expo in Osaka...

New UK Japan partnership to boost economic growth and cultural exchanges

New UK Japan partnership to boost economic growth and cultural exchanges

Wednesday, 21 May 2025

Boost for UK businesses and growth as new Musubi Initiative strengthens UK-Japan connections...

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