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The Secretary of State has reappointed Peter Gowers and Karin Sheppard to the British Tourism Authority Board for five year terms from 6th January 2025 to 5th January 2030.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
The Secretary of State has reappointed Nadine Thomson as a Board Member of VisitEngland for a five year term from 6th January 2025 to 5th January 2030.
UK government signs deals to share UK’s top-tier cultural and creative expertise with Saudi Arabia.
A new ambition for the United Kingdom to welcome 50 million international visitors per year by 2030 has been announced by the government, as part of its plans for the country to remain one of the most visited worldwide, driv…
New ambition for 50 million annual visits to UK announced by Tourism Minister
Researchers, teachers, students, academia and those interested in knowing their cultural heritage will for the first time have access to National Museum collections online.
The Falkland Islands Government and the British Embassies in Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay announce the winners of the Regional Student Competition.
The Falklands Regional Student Competition offers a one-week trip for students in Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay to visit the Falkland Islands.
The Flow Country has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List
Arts and Heritage Minister Lord Parkinson unveils first official blue plaque outside London — to Daphne Steele, the first black matron in the NHS — in Ilkley, West Yorkshire
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Local residents will be protected from being pushed out of their communities by excessive short-term lets thanks to changes in planning rules.
Over 1,000 miles of the King Charles III England Coast Path completed as Ramsgate to Whitstable stretch is officially opened.
A interactive map showing thousands of low and no-cost events across the country to help plan your half term activities.
The Secretary of State has appointed William Burton and Beth Knight as Board Members of the British Tourism Authority for five year terms commencing 18 September 2023.
The Secretary of State has reappointed Ben Derbyshire and Professor Helena Hamerow as Commissioners of Historic England for second terms of four years.
The Secretary of State has appointed Victoria Borwick as Chair of VisitEngland Advisory Board for a term of five years commencing 04 September 2023.
Pride campaign supports Great’s work boosting inward investment into the UK.
Operator of VisitEngland and VisitBritain is being independently reviewed to ensure the organisation is effectively supporting tourism across Great Britain
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