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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...
The Government will join forces with former sports stars, health professionals and fitness experts to help an additional 3.5 million adults and children get physically active by 2030, as part of a major national activity drive.
Major physical and mental health push as outdoor sports return
People at risk of gambling-related harm will be better protected under government plans to update betting rules for the digital age.
The Culture Secretary leads a roundtable discussion with current and former players from the Premier League, English Football League, Women’s Super League and Women’s Championship.
Employment Tribunal decision.
Football fans and their clubs will be given greater protections under a radical transformation of the rules governing how football is run in England
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has today announced the full membership of the panel which will join Chair Tracey Crouch MP as she commences the Government’s fan-led review of football.
Next step in ongoing review of domestic women’s football, launched in September 2022, examining issues affecting the game at elite and grassroots level
Government partners with leading UK video games companies to help get essential health messaging into more UK homes
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Minister for Civil Society Rob Wilson spoke at a reception about the work of 'Join In', a charity that encourages volunteering in sports.
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First major London 2012 legacy event - a campaign to promote community volunteering - kicks off at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
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