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  • Michael Ellis' speech at Theatres Trust: Theatres at Risk event

    Transcript of Minister for Arts, Heritage and Tourism, Michael Ellis' speech to the Theatres Trust's: Theatres at Risk launch event

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • PM’s welcoming statement at Burns Supper: 21 January 2019

    Prime Minister Theresa May hosted a Burns Supper at Downing Street.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Prime Minister hosts Burns Night Supper in Downing Street

    Scots from the worlds of entertainment, business and politics were welcomed to Downing Street this evening for a traditional Burns Night Supper.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Secretary of State Appointments to the Organising Committee for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

    The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has appointed Ellie Simmonds, Lyndsey Jackson and Nick Timothy as Non-Executive Directors to the Birmingham Organising Committee for the 2022 Commonwealth Games

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Chair of Victoria and Albert Museum Reappointed

    The Prime Minister has reappointed Nicholas Coleridge as Chair of the Victoria and Albert Museum for a term of four years, commencing on 1 November 2019.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Appointments to the Sports Grounds Safety Authority Board

    The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has appointed Jil Matheson and Jane Sawyers to the board of the Sports Grounds Safety Authority for a period of three years commencing 12 December 2018.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Full STEAM ahead for new Cumbria education trail

    A Sellafield supported outdoor schools trail has been launched by a group of junior pioneers.

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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