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  • The Cult of Beauty at the V&A

    First major exhibition to comprehensively explore aestheticism.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Historic ships photography competition

    Budding photographers and maritime enthusiasts are being encouraged to get snap happy for the chance to win prizes.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Asda to offer graduate fashion roles

    The supermarket chain’s George brand launched a recruitment drive for 62 graduate jobs during Graduate Fashion Week 2011.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 'Seminal post-war housing estate' in Paddington is listed by Heritage Minister John Penrose

    The Hallfield Estate in London, designed by Berthold Lubetkin and Tecton, awarded Grade II listed status by Heritage Minister John Penrose.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Hallfield Estate in Paddington gets Grade II status

    John Penrose lists ‘seminal post-war housing estate’.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Long lost painting by Watteau, La Surprise is under threat of export

    Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has placed a temporary export bar on the outstanding painting by Jean-Antoine Watteau, La Surprise. 

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Arcades and bingo halls to get boost

    Changes to B3 fruit machines aim to help leisure industry

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Gruffalo author becomes seventh Children’s Laureate

    Julia Donaldson takes on the role for the next two years.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government Art Collection exhibition

    First of five public displays opens at London’s Whitechapel Gallery.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sale of Tote to Betfred for £265 million is agreed

    The sale of the Horserace Totalisator Board (the Tote) to the UK bookmaker Betfred for £265 million has today been agreed. 

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government Art Collection exhibition opens at the Whitechapel Gallery

    Full details of later displays revealed for the first time.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Tote to be sold to Betfred for £265 million

    Agreed deal will make sure interests of racing and Tote employees are protected.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ministerial Written Statement on the Horserace Totalisator Board

    Wednesday 15 September 2010 **The Minister for Tourism and Heritage (John Penrose): ** The Government announced in the Budget on 22 June that…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Science fiction explored

    Out of this world British Library exhibition. See how science fiction has influenced scientific discovery through a new exhibition at the…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Spending Review 2010

    Sporting and cultural core protected for the long term despite DCMS budget cut by 25%.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Arts fundraising seminars from the 'turnaround king'

    Michael Kaiser shares his expertise with arts organisations across England.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Big increase in archaeological finds by the public

    British Museum announces figures as antiquities and treasure report is launched.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • John Penrose praises National Heritage List for England

    Heritage Minister speaks at launch of national listed buildings database and 4-year plan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Organisations to give arts graduates a foot in the door

    Four more arts and cultural organisations have joined the DCMS Jerwood Creative Bursaries scheme.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Nicolas Poussin's remarkable painting, Ordination, under export threat

    Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has placed a temporary export bar on a highly significant painting by Poussin.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government