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Proposed changes to the legal obligations on communications regulator Ofcom will remove wasteful duplication and red-tape, Communications Minister Ed Vaizey announced today.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Letter from Culture Minister Ed Vaizey to Mayor of Lewisham Sir Steve Bullock, explaining the Culture Secretary's decision on a local inquiry into Lewisham library provision.
Changes to legal deposit will ensure UK’s online publications are preserved.
The Prime Minister has extended Sir John’s current term as a trustee of the Wallace Collection from 8 August 2013 until 31 December 2014.
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.
One of the greatest Italian Renaissance drawings in a UK private collection is at risk of leaving the UK, following its sale to an overseas buyer and a subsequent application to export the work abroad.
Pilot Projects will test best business models
Culture Minister Ed Vaizey today confirmed that, following a public consultation, the Government is to go ahead with the transfer of the running of the Public Lending Right (PLR) scheme to the British Library. PLR is the ri…
World-renowned architect asked to make recommendations to promote high design standards.
Culture and Creative Industries Minister Ed Vaizey launched a new independent review of architecture and the built environment today, to be undertaken by the world-renowned architect Sir Terry Farrell.
Roger Darlington and William Webb to be non-executive members of the 4G/TV Coexistence Oversight Board.
Hugh Robertson, Minister for Sport and Tourism, has appointed Mary Chapman and Robert Foster as Commissioners of the Gambling Commission.
Ed Vaizey places export bar placed on Jewish artworks
Seven hand embroidered religious silk hangings are at risk of leaving the UK unless a matching offer from a UK buyer can be found.
Chancellor increases funding for Skills Development Fund.
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A new scheme that allows people and companies to donate cultural treasures in return for a reduction in their tax liability comes into effect today.
Delivered at the Local Government Association Conference 7 March 2013
Culture Minister Ed Vaizey announces the places that have put their names forward.
Eleven places from across the country have put their names forward to become the UK City of Culture in 2017, Culture Minister Ed Vaizey announced today.
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