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The Department for Culture, Media and Sport supports culture, arts, media, sport, tourism and civil society across every part of England — recognising the UK’s world-leading position in these areas and the importance of these sectors in contributing so much...
Sport Minister highlights the key role of fans in the football governance reforms, alongside an update on the future of women’s football review, the EURO 2028 bid, and reflections on his experiences of interacting with fans at matches this season
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced investment of £35 million in grassroots cricket facilities and widening access to the sport within state schools, in the latest move by the Government to get one million more young people physically active by...
Impact assessment for the Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Bill, as prepared by Home Office Insight and Analysis.
As part of the continued drive to get more people active, the UK Government and the Irish FA have kicked off the year by announcing 17 projects across Northern Ireland are benefitting from a share of £2 million.
Sport Minister explains the key points of the football governance white paper and provides an update on its progress
Communities across England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales to benefit from over £150 million in funding to support community ownership of local assets.
Apply for an International Sportsperson visa if you're an elite sportsperson or coach with sponsorship - getting sponsored, eligibility, documents, extend your visa, family members
The government’s response to the consultation on the white paper 'A sustainable future - reforming club football governance'.
The final report and recommendations of the independent Fan-Led Review of Football Governance.
Government agrees with the review’s recommendations including supporting the FA and NewCo in the full professionalisation of women’s football, and equal access to sport in schools for girls.
Lioness legend Jill Scott MBE, Olympic gold medalist Daley Thompson CBE, and former No10 Delivery Unit chief Sir Michael Barber are joining the Government’s National Physical Activity Taskforce to help get millions more people involved in sport and physical activity...
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