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Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire has been named as the UK’s newest UNESCO World Heritage Site, becoming the UK’s 32nd site to be added to the prestigious list
Arts Minister Michael Ellis has ordered a temporary export bar on the copy of Lady Chatterley’s Lover used by judge during obscenity trial
Four works by Francis Bacon worth £3 million are at risk of being lost abroad
Incredibly rare study by Dutch artist Lucas van Leyden is at risk of being sold abroad unless a UK buyer can be found
Letter from Minister for Arts, Heritage and Tourism, Michael Ellis, explaining the Secretary of State's decision not to hold a local inquiry into Barnet Council's library provision.
Letter from Minister for Arts, Heritage and Tourism, Michael Ellis, explaining the Secretary of State's decision not to hold a local inquiry into Lancashire Council's library provision.
Arts Minister Michael Ellis has placed a temporary export bar on a 17th century baroque cabinet by Roman maker Giacomo Herman.
A painting by official war artist John Singer Sargent, is at risk of export unless a UK buyer can be found to match the £5,750,000 + VAT asking price.
A handwritten draft from Charles Darwin’s revolutionary On the Origin of Species, in which he outlined his theory of evolution, is at risk of leaving the UK unless a buyer can be found.
Michael Ellis addresses delegates at the Walpole British Luxury Summit about the British luxury industry and UK soft power
New plans will redefine treasure and prevent sale of unreported finds.
Transcript of Minister for Arts, Heritage and Tourism, Michael Ellis' speech to the Theatres Trust's: Theatres at Risk launch event
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.
35 museums and galleries across the country will receive grants of up to £300,000
A unique 18th century harpsichord is at risk of being exported from the UK unless a buyer can be found.
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.
The statue of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst in Victoria Tower Gardens will be upgraded to Grade II*
More than 5 million people enjoyed the government-sponsored museums and galleries in the Northern Powerhouse between April and October 2018.
The plans would strengthen the export deferral rules and give UK museums and buyers a greater opportunity to keep important artworks and artefacts in the country
Michael Ellis, Minister for Arts, Heritage and Tourism, delivered the keynote speech at the 2018 Heritage Day, hosted by the Heritage Alliance.
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