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  • 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

  • Natural History Museum Reappointment

    The Secretary of State has reappointed Professor Sir Stephen Sparks to the board of the Natural History Museum on the nomination of the Royal Society for a second term of four years from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2022.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • S4C Board Member Reappointment

    The Secretary of State has reappointed Hugh Hesketh Evans as Board Member of S4C for a term of 2 years commencing on 20 November 2018.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Extension of two Trustees at the National Museums Liverpool

    The Secretary of State has extended the terms of Carmel Booth and Dr Nicola Thorp at National Museums Liverpool by one year from 25 January 2019.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Trustee Appointed to the Royal Museums Greenwich

    The Prime Minister has appointed Alastair Marsh as Audit and Risk Trustee of Royal Museums Greenwich for a term of four years commencing on 3 December 2018.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK's Creative Industries thrive in Japan

    UK film and music sectors thriving in Japan as creative industries love affair between the two countries continues.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Thousands to benefit from multi-million pound boost to youth organisations

    More than 6,000 uniformed group places are being created for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds across England

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • ‘Smart homes’ to help older and disabled people get digital skills and tackle loneliness in rural areas

    The scheme is part of funding awarded to innovative projects to help people develop digital skills

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Damian Hinds: Learning life-saving skills in school is crucial

    Education Secretary stresses importance of basic life-saving skills and first aid – under plans for health education to become compulsory in all schools.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Pankhurst statue given Grade II* listing to mark centenary of votes for women

    The statue of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst in Victoria Tower Gardens will be upgraded to Grade II*

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Welsh Secretary congratulates Welsh recipients of New Year's Honours for 2019

    New Years' Honours list published

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New Year’s Honours List 2019

    A total of 86 people have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to education, children’s services, and improving social mobility in the New Year’s Honours List 2019.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The New Year Honours list 2019

    The New Year Honours list recognises the achievements of a wide range of extraordinary people across the United Kingdom.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Civilian Gallantry List: 2019

    This lists the names of people who have received The George Medal, The Queen's Gallantry Medal and The Queen's Commendation for Bravery.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government