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An export bar has been placed on a Union Flag that led the charge for the British at the Battle of Trafalgar
The Creative Industries Council (CIC) is a key forum that brings together Government and the businesses and trade bodies of the UK’s creative industries
A temporary export bar has been placed on a manuscript journal detailing Captain John Narbrough’s expedition to Spanish America and the Pacific
The Secretary of State has appointed Grace Chan, Jonathan Douglas, Jon Gilchrist and Jo Verrent as National Council Members of Arts Council England
Communities invited to submit beloved traditions - from Highland dancing to Pancake Day - for recognition as UK living heritage.
UK and Germany launch initiatives to deepen people-to-people ties, delivering on commitments made under July's Kensington Treaty
The Secretary of State has appointed Louisa Harris, Mark Johnston and Adam Knight as Trustees of the Theatres Trust from 2 December 2025 to 1 December 2028
An export bar has been placed on The Devi Mahatmya - a series of paintings illustrating the tale of the Divine Mother of Hinduism
The British High Commission host the King’s Birthday Party in Nairobi.
An export bar has been placed on Henri-Joseph François, Baron De Triqueti’s sculpture of Florence and Alice Campbell (1857).
The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has reappointed Barbara Woroncow as Trustee to the Royal Armouries Board
Additional funding will help to protect Ukraine’s cultural heritage from ancient manuscripts to historic buildings
The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has reappointed Mark Hallett and Tim Pestell as Members to the RCEWA Committee.
Minister Stephanie Peacock represented the UK at the meeting of G20 Culture Ministers in South Africa
More young people from underrepresented backgrounds to be launched into careers in the creative industries as part of the Plan for Change
Towns encouraged to apply for new UK Town of Culture competition opening in the coming weeks
The Prime Minister has reappointed Alison Taylor to The Wallace Collection Board for a 4-year term starting on 1 December 2025
The Secretary of State has reappointed William Bush and Deborah Shaw as National Council Members for Arts Council England.
We invite young photographers from Cameroon to amplify climate and biodiversity awareness ahead of COP30 and the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition.
Government announces £9 million grant, enabling National Trust to secure future of museums within UNESCO World Heritage Site that attract 330,000 visitors annually
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