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Certification Officer: Announcements

Certification Officer: Announcements

Tuesday, 03 March 2026

General announcements and latest decisions of the Certification Officer...

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Public libraries set to benefit from cash boost to support National Year of Reading

Public libraries set to benefit from cash boost to support National Year of Reading

Monday, 02 March 2026

The government has announced up to £150,000 cash boost for public libraries to support the National Year of Reading...

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New gym opens to boost soldier wellbeing at Kendrew Barracks

New gym opens to boost soldier wellbeing at Kendrew Barracks

Thursday, 26 February 2026

A state-of-the-art gym has officially opened at Kendrew Barracks, Cottesmore, providing improved fitness facilities for around 1,800 soldiers and thei...

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UK enforces digital permission to travel

UK enforces digital permission to travel

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

From today (25 February), non-visa nationals will be barred from entering the UK without an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) . ...

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UK’s video on demand services to have enhanced Ofcom regulation

UK’s video on demand services to have enhanced Ofcom regulation

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Media Act implementation will bring the UK’s largest video-on-demand services under regulation by Ofcom to better protect children and the most vulner...

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New requirements for UK’s biggest video on demand services

New requirements for UK’s biggest video on demand services

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Video-on-demand streaming services to meet subtitling, audio description and signing requirements that traditional broadcasters already follow...

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UK steps up support for Ukraine four years on from Putin's full scale invasion

UK steps up support for Ukraine four years on from Putin's full scale invasion

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

UK boosting support for Ukraine four years after Putin’s full-scale invasion with new military and humanitarian support. ...

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Bridget Phillipson's speech on the schools white paper

Bridget Phillipson's speech on the schools white paper

Monday, 23 February 2026

Bridget Phillipson's speech on the schools white paper, delivered at Ormiston Bushfield Academy in Peterborough...

Government to crack down on gambling operator sport sponsorship

Government to crack down on gambling operator sport sponsorship

Monday, 23 February 2026

The move will prevent unlicensed operators from sponsoring sports clubs, as part of wider measures to tackle illegal gambling market...

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Two board members reappointed to the Charity Commission for England and Wales

Two board members reappointed to the Charity Commission for England and Wales

Friday, 20 February 2026

The Secretary of State has reappointed Rory Brooks CBE and Shrenik Davda as board members to the Charity Commission for a second term of 3 years from ...

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New measures to help woodlands through improved deer management

New measures to help woodlands through improved deer management

Friday, 20 February 2026

One-third of England's woodlands now estimated to be damaged by deer, with urgent action needed to protect trees and wildlife...

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Andrew Hochhauser KC reappointed as Chair of RCEWA

Andrew Hochhauser KC reappointed as Chair of RCEWA

Thursday, 19 February 2026

The Secretary of State has reappointed Andrew Hochhauser KC as Chair of RCEWA for a second term, from 17 September 2026 to 16 September 2030...

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Five Non Executive Directors appointed to the Independent Football Regulator

Five Non Executive Directors appointed to the Independent Football Regulator

Thursday, 19 February 2026

The Secretary of State has appointed Mark McCafferty, Kevin Miles OBE, Justine Roberts CBE, Tara Warren and Dr Linda Yueh CBE as Non-Executive Directo...

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Creative businesses to benefit from government finance package

Creative businesses to benefit from government finance package

Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Government are addressing challenges faced by creative businesses in accessing finance. ...

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Sellafield support helping change young lives in Warrington

Sellafield support helping change young lives in Warrington

Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Sellafield’s long-term support for Warrington Youth Zone is helping expand opportunities, build confidence and improve outcomes for young people in th...

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Professor Dame Carol Black GBE extended as Chair of the British Library

Professor Dame Carol Black GBE extended as Chair of the British Library

Monday, 16 February 2026

The Secretary of State has extended Professor Dame Carol Black as Chair of the British Library for one year, from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027....

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2029 to be UK Saudi Year of Culture

2029 to be UK Saudi Year of Culture

Monday, 16 February 2026

Year-long programme will celebrate creative dialogue and shared heritage of the two nations....

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7 new Trustees appointed to the National Museums Liverpool Board

7 new Trustees appointed to the National Museums Liverpool Board

Friday, 13 February 2026

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed 7 new Trustees to the National Museums Liverpool Board, for 4 years terms....

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Communities set to benefit from 13 new bathing spots proposed across England

Communities set to benefit from 13 new bathing spots proposed across England

Friday, 13 February 2026

Proposed sites include the first ever on the River Thames in London ...

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Connect Fund awards nine community projects over £80,000

Connect Fund awards nine community projects over £80,000

Friday, 13 February 2026

21 organisations have now received almost £500,000 in total for projects across the UK. ...

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Ministers kick off review to safeguard radio’s future

Ministers kick off review to safeguard radio’s future

Thursday, 12 February 2026

Review will examine digital shifts, market trends and emerging technologies including use of AI...

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Cheshire clay pigeon shooting specialist targets exports

Cheshire clay pigeon shooting specialist targets exports

Thursday, 12 February 2026

Promatic International exports to 41 countries thanks to a £1 million trade facility backed by UKEF....

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Two members appointed to the VisitEngland Advisory Board

Two members appointed to the VisitEngland Advisory Board

Wednesday, 11 February 2026

The Secretary of State has appointed Richard Morsley and Rachel Walter as members of the VisitEngland Advisory Board for a term of five years...

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George Bradshaw address 2026

George Bradshaw address 2026

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

The Transport Secretary sets out her vision for a reformed railway that's run by the public, for the public. ...

Three Trustees appointed to The Imperial War Museums Board.

Three Trustees appointed to The Imperial War Museums Board.

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

The Prime Minister has appointed Jeremy Bailey and Sir William Worsley and the Secretary of State has appointed Samantha Washington as Trustees of The...

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Advisory Council on National Records and Archives appointments and reappointments

Advisory Council on National Records and Archives appointments and reappointments

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

The Secretary of State has reappointed three members, and appointed two new members to the Advisory Council on National Records and Archives...

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HMRC introduces?GOV.UK?One?Login for new customers?

HMRC introduces?GOV.UK?One?Login for new customers?

Monday, 09 February 2026

HMRC introduces GOV.UK One Login....

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Communities set to benefit from fairer funding

Communities set to benefit from fairer funding

Monday, 09 February 2026

Fairer funding as part of the Final Local Government Financial Settlement will help to tackle deprivation and improve public services ...

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Three century old sculpture at risk of leaving the UK

Three century old sculpture at risk of leaving the UK

Friday, 06 February 2026

A temporary export bar has been placed on Michael Rysbrack’s sculpture of two ‘putti’ supporting an architrave...

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Four Trustees appointed to The Royal Parks Board

Four Trustees appointed to The Royal Parks Board

Friday, 06 February 2026

The Secretary of State has appointed Michael Eldridge, Lorna Parker, Justine Simons, and Ruth Willmott as Trustees of The Royal Parks Board for a term...

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