We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
The latest Gallantry Awards have been announced today, with 20 extraordinary people being awarded one of three types of awards; The George Medal, The King’s Gallantry Medal and The King’s Commendation for Bravery.
This lists the names of people who have received The George Medal, The King's Gallantry Medal and The King's Commendation for Bravery.
The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed Pawlet Brookes MBE as the Midlands Area Chair for Arts Council England.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's statement on the appointment of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
The King has approved the nomination of The Right Reverend and Right Honourable Dame Sarah Mullally D.B.E. for election as Archbishop of Canterbury.
Flags will be flown at half mast on UK government buildings until 20:00 on Friday 3 October 2025.
The Portsmouth–Bamenda partnership shows how local faith-based ties can spark global change, driving peace, education, and humanitarian impact in Cameroon.
Minister for Equalities Seema Malhotra and Baroness Lawrence hosted the first Race Equality Engagement Group roundtable alongside leaders from ethnic minority communities.
The contributions of towns across the UK to our national life will be celebrated through a new competition, the Culture Secretary has announced today.
People will be better protected from seeing unwanted sexual images via social media under toughened laws announced today.
Government invests £25 million in six mayoral regions to grow their creative industries
The Secretary of State has appointed Andrea Nixon MBE as Chair of National Museums Liverpool for a term of 4 years.
The Secretary of State has reappointed Kate Grimley Evans as Board Member to the Advisory Council on National Records and Archives for a term of 4 years from 15 September 2025 to 14 September 2029.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer writes to the Red Roses rugby team ahead of the women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Final.
The Prime Minister has appointed Alison Jones, Erdem Moralioglu MBE and Meneesha Kellay as Trustees to the British Museum for a term of 4 years.
Risks to financial resilience are among the pressing issues facing the charity sector in 2025, according to new analysis from the Charity Commission.
The Secretary of State has appointed David Crisp and Laura Burnett as Trustees to the Treasure Valuation Committee for terms of 5 years.
The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed Professor Steven Gunn as Trustee of the Royal Armouries for a 4 year term from 1 March 2025.
The King has been pleased to appoint Professor Adeeba Malik, CBE, DL, as His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the County of West Yorkshire.
Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh will visit Japan from 18 to 22 Sept, celebrating the enduring partnership between the UK and Japan.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. Please fill in this survey (opens in a new tab and requires JavaScript).