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First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
What we're doing to regulate the gambling industry and help keep it crime-free, fair and open, while protecting vulnerable people.
What we're doing to make sure people can create and enjoy innovative and challenging arts and culture.
What we're doing to improve collections and exhibitions, and to make sure everyone can continue to access our national museums.
What we're doing to make sure we continue to have access to our historic places.
DCMS runs the competition for the UK City of Culture. We are currently reviewing the timing of the next UK City of Culture competition.
Seeking views on proposals for a new orchestra tax relief.
Consultation on the current funding restrictions for community radio.
We want your views on how export licences for objects of cultural interest could change.
Independent Library Report for England published 18 December 2014.
Annual report to Parliament on public library activities during 2013/14
Consultation letter proposing Public Lending Right rate per loan for 2015.
Government response to the public consultation on the proposed abolition of the Advisory Council on Libraries
Impact Assessment for the proposed Abolition of the Advisory Council on Libraries
These Regulations introduce new age classification requirements for DVDs which primarily concern music, sports, religion and education. The Regulations are due to come into force on 1 October 2014.
The purpose of the consultation is to explain why the Government considers this change is necessary and to seek opinions from stakeholders and interested parties about the effects of such a change, as well as their views on …
Public Consultation paper seeking views of stakeholders on the extension of PLR to audio and e-books for on-site (in public library) loans.
Independent Panel calls for evidence to inform report on public libraries.
A progress report on Lord Smith’s recommendations for the UK film industry
Annual report to Parliament on public library activities during 2012/13
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