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The Local Media Action Plan sets out government plans to support the sustainability of local journalism in the UK.
Ministerial foreword Local media is the lifeblood of our democracy. It…
An independent review of the Arts Council England (ACE) supported by an Advisory Panel featuring experts from across the creative sectors.
Ministerial foreword We are a nation of storytellers. Through literature,…
Arts Council England Review - Statement from The Rt Hon Lisa Nandy MP -…
Summary of recommendations 1. The government must retain the Arts Council.…
Purpose Arts Council England (ACE) is England’s national development…
This annex is designed to be read alongside the main chapters of the…
Background Arts Council England is an executive non-departmental public…
1.1 Baroness Hodge of Barking was appointed by the Secretary of State for…
Background On 20 February 2025, we launched a public Call for Evidence…
Produced for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport by Erskine…
This list is accurate to the best of our knowledge. These organisations…
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is backing your business by making it easier for small businesses to access public sector supply chains, removing unnecessary burdens and costs.
How we are backing your business Through Backing your business: our plan…
This consultation seeks views on how the government can ensure the UK’s legal framework for AI and copyright supports the UK creative industries and AI sector together.
A report and impact assessment on the use of copyright works in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
This consultation invites views on proposed changes to Gambling Commission fees from 1 October 2026.
This report provides an overview of the Taskforce and its progress during 2025, focusing on the work of the 6 industry-led working groups and their planned next steps.
Our approach to improving media literacy and the first steps towards a safe, informed digital nation.
Given the landscape of changing technology and the increasing risk to audiences of unregulated content appearing on television, the government is consulting on whether and how to use existing powers that allow it to update w…
This consultation invites views on the Department for Culture, Media and Sport's Equality Scheme as required under Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998.
This page outlines the membership and terms of reference for the UK Soft Power Council, an advisory board to the UK government.
Abridged minutes from the UK Soft Power Council's fourth meeting on 9 October 2025.
Abridged minutes from the UK Soft Power Council's third meeting on 23 July 2025.
Consultation on the proposed rate per loan for the 2024 to 2025 Public Lending Right scheme year
BBC Royal Charter and Framework Agreement.
The government is consulting the public to aid decision-making on the terms for the BBC Charter’s renewal and any changes needed to help the BBC to continue to serve the public.
A progress report on the use of copyright works in the development of AI systems, under Section 137 of the Data (Use and Access) Act.
Youth Matters: Your National Youth Strategy sets out how the government will work together with partners to respond to young peoples’ priorities over the next decade.
Youth Matters: State of the Nation is a report published alongside the National Youth Strategy which sets out the reality of what it is like to grow up in England in 2025.
Strategy outlining DCMS's evaluation and monitoring practices for the next five years.
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