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  • Deferred export of ‘world class’ Japanese Imari lacquered porcelain from Princess Diana’s childhood home

    Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has placed a temporary export bar on a set of Japanese Imari lacquered garniture

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

  • Cézanne masterpiece may leave UK

    Temporary export bar placed on rare painting by Cézanne

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK jewellery designer creates collection for Dutch museum

    A Glastonbury-based design studio has been commissioned to create a knitted-wired jewellery capsule collection for a museum in the Netherlands

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK risks losing Lawrence of Arabia’s iconic robes and dagger

    Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has placed two items belonging to Lawrence of Arabia under a temporary export bar.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Last chance to save historic artefacts

    Culture Minister defers export of a George II medal cabinet, a Chinese porcelain casket and a 16th century table top.

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

  • Last chance to stop Cardiff Castle vase leaving UK

    An exquisite vase is at risk of export unless a UK buyer can be found to match the £163,000 that has been offered by a foreign buyer

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Culture Minister defers export of an outstanding mid-sixteenth century south German marquetry table top

    Ed Vaizey has placed a temporary export bar on an extremely rare mid-sixteenth century south German marquetry table top

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

  • Saturday concert for the Macedonian Down Syndrome community

    Group of British military musicians hold a concert at the British Residence for members of the Down Syndrome community in Macedonia.

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

  • British Designer makes his mark in South Africa

    Internationally renowned British architect Thomas Heatherwick, unveiled plans to convert the 1920s Grain Silo Complex at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town into a museum for contemporary African art

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

  • Last chance to keep Manet’s Portrait of Mademoiselle Claus in the UK

    Culture Minister defers export of stunning impressionist painting.

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

  • Corot painting and Degas sculptures acquired for the nation

    Items from Lucian Freud’s estate retained under Acceptance in Lieu scheme.

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

  • Arts Minister launches call to save a Medieval guide for hermits

    ‘The Myrowr of Recluses’ a 15th century manuscript is at risk of export unless a UK buyer can be found


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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Works of Art saved for the nation

    8 ‘National Treasures’ with a total value of £13.85 million saved from export this year

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

  • Michael Ellis' Speech at Heritage Day 2018

    Michael Ellis, Minister for Arts, Heritage and Tourism, delivered the keynote speech at the 2018 Heritage Day, hosted by the Heritage Alliance.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Unique William Beckford coffer cabinet saved for the nation

    Beckford Tower Trust successfully secures rare piece

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

  • Winners announced for faith-based photography competition

    As part of inter-faith week, the winners have been announced for the Faith Through a Lens photography competition.

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

  • Shonibare’s ‘Ship’ aims to set sail to Greenwich

    National Maritime Museum and the Art Fund ask for your help to secure ‘fourth plinth’ piece.

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

  • Culture Minister defers export of striking historical painting

    Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has placed a temporary export bar on a painting by 17th century Dutch artist Jan de Bray.

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

  • A fine romance...

    The finest surviving copy of the 15th century romance Gillion de Trazegnies, has had a temporary export bar placed on it to provide a last chance to raise the £3,849,250 needed to keep the manuscript in the UK.

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

  • Best of British culture to take China by storm

    Chancellor unveils funding whilst in Beijing to open up some of the country’s best arts and culture to Chinese audiences.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government