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  • Independent Venue Week joins UK Government in fight against ticket rogues

    Independent Venue Week’s action to clamp down on secondary ticket touts has been welcomed by Minister for the Creative Industries, Margot James.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Government announces new plans to protect treasure finds

    New plans will redefine treasure and prevent sale of unreported finds.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Douglas Gurr appointed to the National Gallery Board

    The Prime Minister has appointed Douglas Gurr as a Trustee of the National Gallery for a term of four years, commencing on 23 January 2019.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Final decision letter on public library provision in Northamptonshire

    Letter from Head of Libraries Strategy and Delivery, explaining the Secretary of State's decision not to hold a local inquiry into Northamptonshire Council's library provision

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  • Much-loved coastal heritage assets to be saved with almost £1 million of Coastal Revival Fund

    23 projects have been awarded up to £50,000 each to help restore local community assets and landmarks to their former glory.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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