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  • Government holds talks on parental internet controls

    Internet service providers have committed to looking for fresh solutions to protecting children.

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

  • DCMS confirms board members

    Peter Bazalgette and Dr Tracy Long appointed as non-executive directors, Lord Coe will also sit on the board

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

  • Ofcom to review sections of Digital Economy Act

    Review will assess whether website-blocking powers could work

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

  • Action plan to make local TV a reality

    Government aims to award licences by the end of 2012

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

  • News Corp - BSkyB merger

    Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt makes a statement on proposed merger.

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

  • Ofcom to review aspects of Digital Economy Act

    Following the recent Your Freedom exercise, certain sections of the Digital Economy Act will be reviewed by Ofcom to see if they are workable

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

  • PM welcomes Cisco's $500 million goal for UK investment

    The Prime Minister has welcomed Cisco's goal to support the East London Tech City through the British Innovation Gateway.

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

  • Awards presented to Age UK internet champions

    Winners will inspire others to reap the rewards of getting online

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

  • Transfer of responsibilities from BIS

    DCMS response to public enquiries.

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

  • Speech to the Learning Without Frontiers forum

    International Festival of Learning and Technology, London

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

  • Jeremy Hunt’s four year vision for DCMS

    Business plan sets out how we will boost economic growth, equip country for success and transform culture, media, sport and tourism delivery

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

  • Shott report into local television published

    Nicholas Shott’s report into the conditions necessary for financially viable local TV stations has been published today. 

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

  • BBC Trust Member for Scotland appointed

    Bill Matthews has been appointed the BBC Trust Member for Scotland, Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt announced today.

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

  • Next phase of superfast broadband plans announced

    A ‘digital hub’ in every community to boost economic growth.

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

  • Prime Minister announces East London ‘tech city’ to rival Silicon Valley

    Olympic Park to offer high-tech business development.

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

  • Improving efficiency and transparency: DCMS cuts quangos

    The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) announced today that 19 of its 55 public bodies are being abolished or reformed

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

  • Jeremy Hunt announces the appointment of a new member and reappointments of six members to the BBC Trust

    Elan Closs Stephens has been appointed as a BBC Trust Member for Wales, Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt announced today

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

  • e-Accessibility Action Plan

    London

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

  • A vision for local media

    Jeremy Hunt details his plans for decentralised TV services

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

  • National Audit Office to have full access to BBC's accounts

    The National Audit Office (NAO) is to have full access to the BBC accounts for the first time

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