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Bradford will benefit from a cash boost of at least £10 million to kick off the city’s tenure as UK City of Culture in 2025 and help grow the economy, one of the Prime Minister’s five priorities.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Beneficiaries of the Cultural Investment Fund, announced today by Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer, include museums, cultural venues and public libraries across England.
City will now receive initial seed funding of £275,000 to begin preparation for a year of groundbreaking cultural activities in 2025
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
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Four places shortlisted for the prestigious UK City of Culture 2025 title
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