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Government launches bold plan to ‘turn up’ the music industry

Government launches bold plan to ‘turn up’ the music industry

Monday, 13 July 2026

The UK music industry will benefit from a range of new powers and investment as the government unveils a new long-term plan to back the sector....

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Michael Dugher appointed as Music Champion

Michael Dugher appointed as Music Champion

Monday, 13 July 2026

As outlined in the publication of Turn It Up: Our Plan for Music, the Secretary of State for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed...

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Unprecedented services trade deal unveiled as UK seals agreement with Switzerland

Unprecedented services trade deal unveiled as UK seals agreement with Switzerland

Monday, 13 July 2026

FTA seals £5.2bn services deal with Switzerland and separate agreement paves way for travellers to use Swiss E-gates...

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UK Switzerland FTA Top Benefits

UK Switzerland FTA Top Benefits

Monday, 13 July 2026

11 top benefits of the largest services trade deal concluded by the UK...

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UKHSA updates heat health alerts across England

UKHSA updates heat health alerts across England

Monday, 13 July 2026

Yellow heat-health alerts are now in place across all regions of England except North East and Yorkshire and the Humber regions....

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“Do you know where I can get blonde highlights?”

The most unusual requests from Brits abroad for consular assistance

“Do you know where I can get blonde highlights?” The most unusual requests from Brits abroad for consular assistance

Saturday, 11 July 2026

Brits heading overseas this summer urged to check Travel Advice as the FCDO highlights unusual requests for consular assistance....

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Certification Officer: Announcements

Certification Officer: Announcements

Friday, 10 July 2026

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

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New UK CMO activity guidelines show every movement counts

New UK CMO activity guidelines show every movement counts

Thursday, 09 July 2026

Updated UK Chief Medical Officers' physical activity guidelines find even small amounts of physical activity benefit health....

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New training guide launched to revolutionise health of servicewomen

New training guide launched to revolutionise health of servicewomen

Thursday, 09 July 2026

New science-led performance guide for Servicewomen will transform how they train, fuel and recover for the most demanding military roles....

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Shortlist for UK Town of Culture revealed

Shortlist for UK Town of Culture revealed

Thursday, 09 July 2026

Fifteen towns shortlisted for the first UK Town of Culture competition...

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Royal Museums Greenwich Board Appointments and Reappointments

Royal Museums Greenwich Board Appointments and Reappointments

Wednesday, 08 July 2026

The Prime Minister has appointed Alexandra Butler, Sanjeev Gupta and Marshall Manson, and reappointed Clare Anderson, Lance Batchelor and Stephen Deuc...

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Local journalism to benefit from new government funding to reach new audiences

Local journalism to benefit from new government funding to reach new audiences

Tuesday, 07 July 2026

Local news outlets can now apply for grants of up to £125,000 to support their long-term financial sustainability...

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UKHSA updates heat health alerts across England

UKHSA updates heat health alerts across England

Monday, 06 July 2026

The existing yellow heat-health alert for the East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East and South West will be escalated to am...

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Government backs Brighton beaches with new funding

Government backs Brighton beaches with new funding

Monday, 06 July 2026

The £22 million government investment will replace dozens of Victorian arches to avoid the risk of collapse and ensure the road is safe for the next 1...

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Export bar to save flint handaxes crafted by some of Britain’s very first human settlers

Export bar to save flint handaxes crafted by some of Britain’s very first human settlers

Friday, 03 July 2026

A temporary export bar has been placed on two prehistoric handaxes representing some of the oldest human settlements in Britain...

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Environment Agency operation convicts four Devon waste criminals

Environment Agency operation convicts four Devon waste criminals

Friday, 03 July 2026

The landowner and three waste carriers have been convicted for waste dumping, with the latest defendant told to pay over £11,000....

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Culture Secretary celebrates over 400 towns applying to be UK Town of Culture

Culture Secretary celebrates over 400 towns applying to be UK Town of Culture

Friday, 03 July 2026

The Culture Secretary visited the Museum of Liverpool yesterday to celebrate entires to the UK Town of Culture competition...

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Keep Britain Working continues drive to stop people falling out of the workforce

Keep Britain Working continues drive to stop people falling out of the workforce

Thursday, 02 July 2026

Nearly 200 workplaces have signed up to be “Vanguards” preventing people dropping out of work due to ill-health, in a new milestone for the programme....

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Stronger tourism ties between UK and Greece under new Memorandum of Understanding

Stronger tourism ties between UK and Greece under new Memorandum of Understanding

Thursday, 02 July 2026

UK and Greek tourism ministers meet in London to sign tourism cooperation agreement...

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Trustees appointed to the Science Museum Group Board

Trustees appointed to the Science Museum Group Board

Thursday, 02 July 2026

The Prime Minister has appointed Ann Allen, Priya Guha, Janice Lane, Toufic Machnouk and Tom Solomon, and reappointed Anya Hurlbert and Baroness Morga...

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Three new Trustees appointed to the Royal Armouries Board

Three new Trustees appointed to the Royal Armouries Board

Thursday, 02 July 2026

The Secretary of State has appointed Rebecca Crook and Judith Donovan for four-year terms commencing 26 September 2026, and Helen Williams for a four-...

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Early evidence suggests the LAP is steering children away from custody

Early evidence suggests the LAP is steering children away from custody

Thursday, 02 July 2026

A new independent evaluation report found promising early evidence that the London Accommodation Pathfinder (LAP) has a lower recorded reoffending rat...

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Public to have their say on National Lottery Good Causes

Public to have their say on National Lottery Good Causes

Wednesday, 01 July 2026

The government is launching a 12-week call for evidence asking the public to help shape the future of National Lottery Good Cause funding...

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Brighton’s first Youth Guarantee Jobs Fair sees hundreds of young people connect with local employers

Brighton’s first Youth Guarantee Jobs Fair sees hundreds of young people connect with local employers

Wednesday, 01 July 2026

More than 650 young people from across Brighton and the wider local area descended on the world-famous Brighton Centre to meet with some of the region...

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Six Governors have been appointed and four reappointed to the British Film Institute

Six Governors have been appointed and four reappointed to the British Film Institute

Friday, 26 June 2026

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed Tanya Cordrey, Mark Herbert, Ganan Kanagathurai, Hakan Kousetta, Ryan Prince and Jan...

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Construction starts on new facilities for Royal Engineers relocating to Catterick

Construction starts on new facilities for Royal Engineers relocating to Catterick

Wednesday, 24 June 2026

New living, working and training infrastructure will be delivered at Marne Barracks to enable the relocation of 21 Engineer Regiment. ...

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Plans for prominence of trusted news sources on social media alongside measures to reform Public Service Media in the UK

Plans for prominence of trusted news sources on social media alongside measures to reform Public Service Media in the UK

Tuesday, 23 June 2026

Media Green Paper published by Government today sets out plans to improve access to reliable news sources in online apps...

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CMA orders StubHub UK to refund customers over hidden fees

CMA orders StubHub UK to refund customers over hidden fees

Tuesday, 23 June 2026

StubHub UK must refund more than 50,000 customers and pay a fine close to £900,000....

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Culture Secretary marks Jewish Cultural Month with £1 million boost for The Jewish Museum London

Culture Secretary marks Jewish Cultural Month with £1 million boost for The Jewish Museum London

Wednesday, 17 June 2026

The Government has announced up to £1 million is to be awarded to The Jewish Museum London, supporting its vital outreach and engagement programmes wi...

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New Local's Stronger Things Conference

New Local's Stronger Things Conference

Tuesday, 16 June 2026

Speaking at New Local's Stronger Things Conference in London, Communities Secretary Steve Reed set out reforms to put more power in the hands of commu...

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