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  • UK starts selection process for next Poet Laureate

    The government has announced the panel who will advise on the selection of the next 'Nation's Poet'

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • First British Week in Kyrgyzstan

    To celebrate the formal opening of the British embassy in Bishkek, the first British Week in Kyrgyzstan will take place from 9 to 14 June.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Help for graduates to access arts jobs

    Talented arts graduates from less affluent backgrounds to be given an opportunity to kick start a career in the arts or creative industries.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Shakespeare Lives in Mauritius

    British High Commission and British Council launches programme of activities to mark 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Bringing people together through the arts

    Don Foster announces £400,000 of funding to get people from all backgrounds involved in local arts projects.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New cultural agreement leads to closer co-operation between Britain and India

    A step change in cultural co-operation between India and the UK

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New brand to highlight legacy of London 2012

    Sport and community projects up and down the country will be able to show they are ‘inspired by 2012.’

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Marking the 450th birthday of Shakespeare

    To mark the occasion of 450 years of Shakespeare's birth, ambassador Whitting held a speech at National Library Cetinje.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK creative industries get strong showing at World Expo 2015

    UK Culture Secretary visits Britain’s ‘Hive’ pavilion which is forecast to generate £1bn in trade and tourism

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • First volunteering day marks the start of "A Year of Service"

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles today joined faith leaders at a special volunteering event held by members of the National Spiritual Assembly…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Driver advice for Manchester’s Parklife Weekender

    Music lovers heading to the Parklife Weekender at Heaton Park next month are being advised to consider using public transport rather than driving to the event.

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  • Prestigious Dylan Thomas prize to be launched at Wales Office

    Secretary of State to launch Dylan Thomas International prize

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Prime Minister to visit Burma

    British Ambassador to Burma Andy Heyn writes ahead of the historic visit of Prime Minister David Cameron to Burma. With a water festival in full swing, he hopes his visitor won't be drenched along the way.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New cultural agreement leads to closer co-operation between Britain and India

    A step change in cultural co-operation between India and the UK was made today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A summer of music - 330 free ‘big gig’ concerts announced

    Locations and line-ups of concerts announced by Don Foster.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New rules introduced to protect consumers against ticket touting

    New rules will require sellers and platforms to provide more information around resold event tickets, protecting consumers from rip off prices

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Britain and Saudi Arabia to strengthen cultural links and boost trade

    New deals announced in entertainment, sport and creative industries

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The British Council launches 'Creative cities in Pakistan' exhibition in London.

    The British Council launched an exhibition called ‘Creative Cities in Pakistan’, which focuses on five cities with thriving creative communities that are rich in arts and crafts, as well as history and culture.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New cultural agreement leads to closer co-operation between Britain and Korea

    A new cultural agreement has been signed by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Maria Miller and the Korean Culture Minister Yoo Jinryong.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Creative partnerships strengthen trade ties between UK and China

    The strong cultural and creative ties between the UK and China were celebrated and strengthened today (Thursday 7 December) in a clear demonstration of the large demand for UK goods and services in global markets.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government