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Founder of Peyton & Byrne recognised for his culinary contribution.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has placed a temporary export bar on the only known surviving silver ewer and basin by Christian van Vianen.
Objects made with “extraordinary technical skill” could be exported.
Three appointed to only the DCMS national museum based entirely outside London.
Olympic project a perfect mix of expertise, imagination and ambition.
Late eighteenth century work Omai has already spent years overseas
Official ceremony to securely store medals until they’re awarded during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Sir Joshua Reynolds’ painting of Omai will stay in the UK following Culture Minister Ed Vaizey’s refusal to grant a temporary export licence
Interactive play shown around the country in RSC Schools Broadcast.
Digital radio action plan
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Just 200 days to go until the largest Paralympic Games ever.
Culture Minister Ed Vaizey makes announcement at the launch of the 2008 Treasure Annual Report.
Olympics Minister praises ‘great shape’ team at Manchester Velodrome.
£6m fund among measures announced to improve library services.
Plans to put the UK communications sector firmly on the path to long-term economic growth are kick started by the Government today.
Culture Minister announces package of measures for libraries
Jeremy Hunt lays out his vision for a new Communications Act at the RTS Cambridge Convention.
Latest Taking Part survey shows increase in visits to the arts, heritage sites, museums and galleries
Government commits to child protection in video-on-demand services in light of Ofcom report
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