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  • Chinese Peppa pig fans will visit the UK this year

    The Chinese twins who posted a video message on the social media channel, Weibo, asking to visit Buckingham Palace have had tea with the British Ambassador Dame Barbara Woodward today (21 January).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Unique tear shaped tray from 17th century Southern India at risk of export

    A mysterious and uniquely designed tray from the historic city of Bidar in South India is at risk of being exported from the UK unless a buyer can be found.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Jeremy Wright's Value of Culture Speech

    Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Jeremy Wright's Value of Culture speech at the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Five areas to share £20 million to unleash creativity across the nation

    Grimsby, Thames Estuary, Plymouth, Wakefield and Worcester will receive millions of pounds of funding to invest in culture

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK invests in restoring Egyptian cultural heritage.

    Experts celebrate the success of restoration work supported by the UK’s Cultural Protection Fund.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Final decision letter on public library provision in Darlington

    Letter from Minister for Arts, Heritage and Tourism, Michael Ellis, explaining the Secretary of State's decision not to hold a local inquiry into Darlington Council's library provision.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Government calls for evidence on people who have Variations in Sex Characteristics

    Today (17 January 2019) the Government Equalities Office is launching a call for evidence on the experiences of people who have variations in sex characteristics.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Seeking disability sector champions for 2019

    The Office for Disability Issues are seeking disability sector champions in 7 sectors.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Natural History Museum Reappointments

    The Prime Minister has reappointed Hilary Newiss and Simon Patterson as Trustees of the Natural History Museum each for a term of four years, commencing on 5 January 2019.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK Anti-Doping Reappointments

    The Secretary of State has reappointed Pippa Britton and Sarah Winckless to the board of UK Anti-Doping for second terms of three years from 23 March 2019 to 22 March 2022.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Theatres Trust Reappointments

    The Secretary of State has reappointed Richard Baldwin and Patrick Dillon as Trustees of the Theatres Trust for terms of 3 years from 1 January 2019.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Winners of £4 million DCMS Wolfson fund announced

    35 museums and galleries across the country will receive grants of up to £300,000

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Unique 18th century harpsichord at risk of export

    A unique 18th century harpsichord is at risk of being exported from the UK unless a buyer can be found.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Government backs young musicians

    Expert panel to devise model music curriculum to help schools deliver world-class teaching and £1.3million funding boost for successful music education hubs

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Audience of the Future launch

    Margot James addresses the launch of the Audience of the Future scheme

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Greyhound welfare boosted through multi-million pound deal with gambling industry

    Bookmakers agree additional payments worth up to £3 million in a positive step which will ensure a fair return to the sport from industry giants

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • MP praises Power Women for ‘putting Cumbria on the national stage’

    Trudy Harrison MP has praised the Cumbria based finalists of the Northern Power Women Awards.

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  • Visits from Japan to the UK expected to grow in 2019

    Japanese tourism to the UK is expected to grow this year to its highest level since 2007, as the two countries continue to strengthen economic and cultural ties.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Trustees Reappointed at the British Library

    The Secretary of State has reappointed Tracy Chevalier and Dr Simon Thurley as Trustees of the British Library for a terms of four years from 1 April 2019.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Gambling Commission Reappointment

    The Secretary of State has reappointed Trevor Pearce to the board of the Gambling Commission for a second term of four years from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2023.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government