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NBA and UK Government announce comprehensive plan to elevate basketball in the UK

NBA and UK Government announce comprehensive plan to elevate basketball in the UK

Tuesday, 16 September 2025

Agreement to invest in basketball facilities and access with NBA...

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Two Board Members appointed to the Charity Commission for England and Wales.

Two Board Members appointed to the Charity Commission for England and Wales.

Tuesday, 16 September 2025

The Secretary of State has reappointed Ann Phillips and Pippa Britton OBE as Board Members to the Charity Commission for a second term. ...

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Artwork from Northern Ireland and the North West to be showcased in buildings across the globe

Artwork from Northern Ireland and the North West to be showcased in buildings across the globe

Friday, 12 September 2025

Government Art Collection acquires nine new works of art from Northern Ireland and the North West...

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Treasure Valuation Committee's Chair and two Trustees reappointed

Treasure Valuation Committee's Chair and two Trustees reappointed

Thursday, 11 September 2025

The Secretary of State has reappointed Roger Bland as Chair, and Megan Gooch and Lucinda Orr as Trustees of TVC, for a second term of 5 years....

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Minister Murray speech at World Design Congress

Minister Murray speech at World Design Congress

Thursday, 11 September 2025

In a keynote speech to the World Design Congress, Minister Murray sets out the government's ambitions for the design sector....

Three new Commissioners appointed to the Historic England Board

Three new Commissioners appointed to the Historic England Board

Thursday, 11 September 2025

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed Ulrike Knox, Jamie Ritblat and Philip Shepherd as Commissioners to the Historic Engl...

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Two new Members appointed to the British Tourist Authority

Two new Members appointed to the British Tourist Authority

Thursday, 11 September 2025

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed Neil Rami and Mary Walsh as Members to the British Tourist Authority (VisitBritain) ...

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David Marks reappointed as Trustee to the National Gallery

David Marks reappointed as Trustee to the National Gallery

Monday, 08 September 2025

The Prime Minister has reappointed David Marks as Trustee to the National Gallery for a term of two years from 12 June 2025 to 11 June 2027 ...

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Government teams up with experts to supercharge women’s sport by the 2035 FIFA Women's World Cup

Government teams up with experts to supercharge women’s sport by the 2035 FIFA Women's World Cup

Monday, 08 September 2025

Government to be guided by industry experts and academics including UK Sport and Sport England to break down barriers and create opportunities for wom...

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People across the country set to benefit from £4 million boost to improve accessibility and increase access to arts and culture

People across the country set to benefit from £4 million boost to improve accessibility and increase access to arts and culture

Thursday, 04 September 2025

Funding available to support regional museums and galleries to ensure collections are more accessible to the public...

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Half masting of flags following the death of Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Kent

Half masting of flags following the death of Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Kent

Thursday, 04 September 2025

The death of HRH The Duchess of Kent has been announced by Buckingham Palace...

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Gavin Boyd appointed as NI Member to the UK Sport Board

Gavin Boyd appointed as NI Member to the UK Sport Board

Thursday, 04 September 2025

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport appointed Gavin Boyd to the UK Sport board as the Northern Ireland Member on 10 February 2025....

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Two new Members appointed to VisitEngland Board

Two new Members appointed to VisitEngland Board

Thursday, 04 September 2025

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed Sarah Green and Helen Bonser-Wilton as Members of the VisitEngland Board....

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Vaughan Lindsay, Sarah Massey and Tom Gribbin appointed as Board Members to Sport England.

Vaughan Lindsay, Sarah Massey and Tom Gribbin appointed as Board Members to Sport England.

Tuesday, 02 September 2025

The Secretary of State has appointed Vaughan Lindsay, Sarah Massey and Tom Gribbin as Non-Executive Board Members to Sport England. ...

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3 new appointments to the Historic Royal Palaces Board

3 new appointments to the Historic Royal Palaces Board

Wednesday, 27 August 2025

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed Thomas Harris, Dan Jones and Dame Caroline Michel as trustees of HRP on 15 April 202...

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Cricket domes to bring year round sport to communities

Cricket domes to bring year round sport to communities

Sunday, 24 August 2025

Government invests in state-of-the-art facilities in Luton and Lancashire ...

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Professor Aoife Hunt MBE appointed as Board Member to The Sports Ground Safety Authority.

Professor Aoife Hunt MBE appointed as Board Member to The Sports Ground Safety Authority.

Thursday, 21 August 2025

The Secretary of State has appointed Professor Aoife Hunt MBE as Board Member to The Sports Ground Safety Authority for 3 years from 12 May 2025 to 11...

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King leads nation in paying tribute to VJ Day veterans

King leads nation in paying tribute to VJ Day veterans

Thursday, 14 August 2025

Their Majesties The King and Queen will join Second World War veterans at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire...

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Export Bar placed on Historic British Maritime Chart Collection

Export Bar placed on Historic British Maritime Chart Collection

Monday, 11 August 2025

A temporary export bar has been placed on a Historic British Maritime Chart Collection, which is at risk of leaving the UK....

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37 local heritage sites to benefit from £15 million boost to breathe new life into communities across England

37 local heritage sites to benefit from £15 million boost to breathe new life into communities across England

Wednesday, 06 August 2025

Heritage buildings are set to benefit from £15 million of funding as part of the government’s ongoing commitment to ensure our heritage is fit for the...

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Prime Minister unveils new opportunities for young people to re connect with their communities

Prime Minister unveils new opportunities for young people to re connect with their communities

Monday, 04 August 2025

Prime Minister announces major expansion of youth services and real-world opportunities to re-connect young people with the world around them ...

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Dr Simone Lowthe Thomas reappointed to The National Lottery Community Fund

Dr Simone Lowthe Thomas reappointed to The National Lottery Community Fund

Thursday, 31 July 2025

The Secretary of State has reappointed Dr Simone Lowthe-Thomas as Board Member to The National Lottery Community Fund and Chair of the Wales Committee...

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Women's and girls' football to get long term boost after Euros triumph

Women's and girls' football to get long term boost after Euros triumph

Monday, 28 July 2025

Government sets out target to more than double grassroots slots for women and girls, supporting Opportunity Mission to inspire future Lionesses ...

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Simon Lewis appointed as Chair of UK Anti Doping

Simon Lewis appointed as Chair of UK Anti Doping

Thursday, 24 July 2025

The Secretary of State has appointed Simon Lewis as the new Chair of UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) for a term of 4 years....

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Government secures label led measures to boost earnings for UK artists

Government secures label led measures to boost earnings for UK artists

Monday, 21 July 2025

Major boost for UK music creators as government drives industry to produce new measures to support legacy artists, songwriters and session musicians...

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Football Governance Act becomes law in historic moment for English football

Football Governance Act becomes law in historic moment for English football

Monday, 21 July 2025

Historic Football Governance Act receives Royal Assent, establishing new Independent Football Regulator to safeguard the future of the national sport ...

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UK Government backs bid to bring World Athletics Championships back to London in 2029

UK Government backs bid to bring World Athletics Championships back to London in 2029

Saturday, 19 July 2025

A successful bid would see the biggest global athletics event return to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park...

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Aurora Antrim and Jane Hurst have been reappointed to The Royal Parks, and Bronwyn Hill’s second term extended.

Aurora Antrim and Jane Hurst have been reappointed to The Royal Parks, and Bronwyn Hill’s second term extended.

Wednesday, 16 July 2025

The Secretary of State has reappointed Aurora Antrim and Jane Hurst as Trustees of The Royal Parks and has extended Bronwyn Hill’s second term as Trus...

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PM set to reshape how Government works with communities to tackle Britain’s biggest challenges

PM set to reshape how Government works with communities to tackle Britain’s biggest challenges

Tuesday, 15 July 2025

The Prime Minister will launch the Civil Society Covenant – a new way of working that puts people at the heart of government....

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National two minute silence to mark VJ Day 80

National two minute silence to mark VJ Day 80

Monday, 14 July 2025

National two-minute silence will be held at 12 noon on 15 August 2025 to honour the 80th anniversary of VJ Day...

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