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Half masting of flags following the death of former US President Jimmy Carter

Half masting of flags following the death of former US President Jimmy Carter

Monday, 30 December 2024

Flags will be flown at half mast on UK government buildings on 30 December until 20:00....

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Economic growth and jobs for Bradford as 2025 UK City of Culture receives major boost

Economic growth and jobs for Bradford as 2025 UK City of Culture receives major boost

Saturday, 28 December 2024

Bradford to deliver a spectacular year of events in 2025, supporting a legacy of cultural regeneration and economic growth....

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Roland Rudd and Dame Jayne Anne Gadhia reappointed to the Tate board

Roland Rudd and Dame Jayne Anne Gadhia reappointed to the Tate board

Friday, 20 December 2024

The Prime Minister has reappointed Roland Rudd and Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia as Trustees of the Tate. Roland Rudd has also been reappointed as Chair by t...

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Membership of new Creative Industries Taskforce announced

Membership of new Creative Industries Taskforce announced

Wednesday, 18 December 2024

A new taskforce, led by Baroness Shriti Vadera and Sir Peter Bazalgette, to help deliver a plan to grow the creative industries met for the first time...

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Only known surviving works of Flemish artist De Vély at risk of leaving the UK

Only known surviving works of Flemish artist De Vély at risk of leaving the UK

Wednesday, 18 December 2024

A temporary export bar has been placed on the Fairhaven panels by Flemish artist De Vély...

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Interim Chair Appointed to the Gambling Commission

Interim Chair Appointed to the Gambling Commission

Wednesday, 18 December 2024

The Secretary of State has appointed Charles Counsell OBE as Interim Chair of the Gambling Commission....

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Independent review to ensure access to high quality arts and culture in every region

Independent review to ensure access to high quality arts and culture in every region

Tuesday, 17 December 2024

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy announces a new independent review of Arts Council England will launch in the new year...

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Government announces COVID 19 Day of Reflection 2025

Government announces COVID 19 Day of Reflection 2025

Thursday, 12 December 2024

A UK-wide Day of Reflection will take place on Sunday 9 March 2025...

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New measures to generate growth and greater financial sustainability in community radio

New measures to generate growth and greater financial sustainability in community radio

Tuesday, 10 December 2024

Advertising and sponsorship limits to be removed for the majority of community stations, allowing them to generate more money to reinvest in their ope...

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British expertise enlisted to promote cultural heritage and creativity in Saudi Arabia

British expertise enlisted to promote cultural heritage and creativity in Saudi Arabia

Monday, 09 December 2024

UK government signs deals to share UK’s top-tier cultural and creative expertise with Saudi Arabia....

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Edward Stringer has been reappointed as Trustee of the Imperial War Museum

Edward Stringer has been reappointed as Trustee of the Imperial War Museum

Friday, 06 December 2024

The Prime Minister has reappointed Air Marshal Edward Stringer as RAF Trustee of the Imperial War Museum for a 4 year term commencing on 01 November 2...

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Government Art Collection celebrates 125th anniversary with two public exhibitions announced

Government Art Collection celebrates 125th anniversary with two public exhibitions announced

Thursday, 05 December 2024

Two free public exhibitions of selected artworks from the Collection to open in Bradford and London during 2025...

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Baroness Twycross speech at GambleAware Annual Conference

Baroness Twycross speech at GambleAware Annual Conference

Wednesday, 04 December 2024

Baroness Twycross' speech at GambleAware’s annual conference, where she set out the government’s work to strengthen protections against gambling harms...

New plans to ensure the BBC’s financial sustainability set out by the Culture Secretary

New plans to ensure the BBC’s financial sustainability set out by the Culture Secretary

Friday, 29 November 2024

The Culture Secretary has provided an update on the funding of the BBC, setting out how the government will review alternate funding options to secure...

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New ambition for 50 million annual visits to UK 
announced by Tourism Minister

New ambition for 50 million annual visits to UK announced by Tourism Minister

Wednesday, 27 November 2024

A new ambition for the United Kingdom to welcome 50 million international visitors per year by 2030 has been announced by the government, as part of i...

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Sculpture by celebrated artist Dame Barbara Hepworth at risk of leaving the UK

Sculpture by celebrated artist Dame Barbara Hepworth at risk of leaving the UK

Wednesday, 27 November 2024

A temporary export bar has been placed on Dame Barbara Hepworth’s Sculpture with Colour (Oval Form) Pale Blue and Red...

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Government boosts growth driving creative industries in Merseyside and the West Midlands

Government boosts growth driving creative industries in Merseyside and the West Midlands

Wednesday, 27 November 2024

Creative technology firms and artists in Merseyside and the West Midlands are in line for a major financial boost, as a £13.5 million investment in tr...

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Tourism Alliance Conference speech

Tourism Alliance Conference speech

Wednesday, 27 November 2024

New ambition for 50 million annual visits to UK announced by Tourism Minister ...

Statutory levy and online slot stake limits to be introduced to tackle gambling harm

Statutory levy and online slot stake limits to be introduced to tackle gambling harm

Wednesday, 27 November 2024

Government to bring forward statutory levy on gambling operators to generate £100 million for the research, prevention and treatment of gambling harms...

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RSC Chair to lead Creative Industries Council, as work kicks off on growth plan for the sector

RSC Chair to lead Creative Industries Council, as work kicks off on growth plan for the sector

Monday, 25 November 2024

Baroness Shriti Vadera has been appointed by the Culture Secretary as the new co-chair of the Creative Industries Council - a key forum that brings to...

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Minister Peacock speech at A Civil Alliance: Collaboration between Civil Society and the Civil Service

Minister Peacock speech at A Civil Alliance: Collaboration between Civil Society and the Civil Service

Thursday, 21 November 2024

Minister Peacock's speech at a Pro Bono Economics (PBE) event, A Civil Alliance: Collaboration between Civil Society and the Civil Service...

Two Roman mosaics are at risk of leaving the UK

Two Roman mosaics are at risk of leaving the UK

Wednesday, 20 November 2024

A temporary export bar has been placed on two Roman mosaics....

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Welsh groups awarded 2024 King's Award for Voluntary Service

Welsh groups awarded 2024 King's Award for Voluntary Service

Thursday, 14 November 2024

Five organisations in Wales are to receive The King’s Award for Voluntary Service in recognition of their outstanding community service. ...

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Awardees of The 2024 King's Award for Voluntary Service announced

Awardees of The 2024 King's Award for Voluntary Service announced

Thursday, 14 November 2024

281 organisations throughout the United Kingdom are to receive The King’s Award for Voluntary Service in recognition of their outstanding community se...

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Minister urges live music industry to introduce voluntary ticket levy to protect grassroots venues

Minister urges live music industry to introduce voluntary ticket levy to protect grassroots venues

Thursday, 14 November 2024

Creative Industries Minister calls on live music industry to introduce voluntary ticket levy on stadiums and arenas to protect grassroots music sector...

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Venki Ramakrishnan has been reappointed as a Board Member of the British Library

Venki Ramakrishnan has been reappointed as a Board Member of the British Library

Wednesday, 13 November 2024

The Secretary of State has reappointed Venki Ramakrishnan as Board Member for the British Library for a 4 year term from 15 June 2024 to 14 June 2028....

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Phil Stokes & Andrew Lovett appointed to the Arts Council England Board

Phil Stokes & Andrew Lovett appointed to the Arts Council England Board

Wednesday, 13 November 2024

The Secretary of State has appointed Phil Stokes & Andrew Lovett as Board Members of Arts Council England from 01 December 2024 to 30 November 2028....

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Dame Julia Cleverdon DCVO CBE appointed Chair of The National Lottery Community Fund

Dame Julia Cleverdon DCVO CBE appointed Chair of The National Lottery Community Fund

Wednesday, 13 November 2024

The Secretary of State has appointed Dame Julia Cleverdon DCVO CBE as Chair of The National Lottery Community Fund, her four year term will start on 1...

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New National Youth Strategy to break down barriers to opportunity for young people

New National Youth Strategy to break down barriers to opportunity for young people

Tuesday, 12 November 2024

Young people will be invited to be part of a national conversation to help co-produce the Strategy to unlock opportunities in every community...

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Dormant Assets Scheme: Allocating £350 million for England

Dormant Assets Scheme: Allocating £350 million for England

Tuesday, 12 November 2024

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

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