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  • New support programme for libraries

    Ed Vaizey, the Culture Minister, today moved to secure a place for libraries at the heart of the Big Society

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

  • New Chair of Gambling Commission appointed

    Philip Graf has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Gambling Commission.

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

  • Hunt and Coe join swimmers to unveil Olympic Park 2012 School Games finals

    School children to compete in 2012 venues just two months before the Olympians and Paralympians

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

  • Export bar for 19th Century eccentric's 'remarkable' cabinet

    Ed Vaizey has placed a temporary export bar on a William IV oak cabinet made for millionaire collector William Beckford.

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

  • Do you know a local sports hero?

    Nominate an extraordinary person for an Honour

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

  • Brits called on to ‘share your Great Britain’

    VisitBritain launch new phase of marketing campaign.

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

  • Culture Minister defers export of Jan de Bray painting

    Temporary export bar on David and the Return of the Ark of the Covenant

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

  • 2012 Olympics: May economic update

    Latest report shows that the programme remains on time and within budget.

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

  • London 2012: still on time, still within budget

    As Handball Arena is completed, anticipated final cost of 2012 construction programme falls by £35m

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

  • MLA responsibilities to transfer

    Arts Council England to take on museums and libraries role from 1 October.

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

  • ODA Chairman Sir John Armitt to report on business benefits of London 2012 construction project

    Report will identify lessons learnt to help British firms

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

  • Olympic Park construction chief to share lessons

    Report will provide advice for future British success.

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

  • 2012 Games construction on track thanks to 12,000-strong workforce

    More than 12,000 people are now working on building the 2012 Olympic Park and Athletes’ Village in East London.

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

  • Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

    Twenty year vision for the future of the Olympic Park.

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

  • Jeremy Hunt launches Plus Tate

    Tate’s new collaborative initiative for the visual arts.

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

  • Long lost painting by Watteau under threat of export

    Ed Vaizey places temporary export bar on La Surprise.

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

  • 16th century painting could be lost from the UK

    Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has placed a temporary export bar on a painting by the Spanish artist Luis de Morales.

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

  • London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games Quarterly Report

    Still on time, still within budget.

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

  • Future Libraries Programme

    Ed Vaizey announces first ten areas taking part.

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

  • First ten areas to join future library programme announced

    Communities will have the chance to test drive an ambitious change programme for libraries Culture Minister, Ed Vaizey announced today.

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