Department for Culture Media and Sport

news releases

The Future of Film in Britain

14/05/2012

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14 May 2012

A £400,000 funding boost for overseas investment in UK film production, financial incentives to reward commercial success and a brand new approach to film education are set to be introduced following Lord Chris Smith's recent review of British Film Policy.

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee – plan ahead for a fantastic weekend

11/05/2012

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11 May 2012

People all over the United Kingdom will be celebrating The Queen's Diamond Jubilee over the extended bank holiday weekend of Saturday 2nd to Tuesday 5th June.

Rare survivors from Britain's First World War Aviation Heritage are 'Listed' by John Penrose

10/05/2012

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10 May 2012

Britain's first line of defence against German Zeppelins and bombers, and base for protection of London against first-ever air raids will now be protected for future generations

Application process for new local TV channel launched

10/05/2012

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10 May 2012

Towns and cities across the UK are on track to get their own local TV stations, as bidding opened today for operators to win the licences to run the new services.

Parents to be helped by better video game age-rating system

10/05/2012

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10 May 2012

A simpler and stronger age-rating system for video games will soon be law after proposals were today laid in Parliament.

Prince Harry becomes President of the Sainsbury's School Games

09/05/2012

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09 May 2012

Prince Harry of Wales has become President of the Sainsbury's School Games, a major multi-sport event for young people.

Twenty-seven cities in running for ultrafast broadband cash

04/05/2012

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4 May 2012

Twenty seven cities throughout the UK are in the running to become 'super-connected', Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt announced today.

'Food is GREAT'- best of British celebrated at Downing Street

30/04/2012

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30 April 2012

The best of British culinary talent will be on show at 10 Downing Street tonight, at a reception to launch 'Food is GREAT', part of the campaign to promote Britain to overseas business and holiday visitors.

4,000 people to take part in London 2012 test event

24/04/2012

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24 April 2012

Four thousand people across the country will this week take part in the biggest exercise yet to test plans for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Sport challenged to increase disability sports participation

19/04/2012

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19 April 2012

Disability sport summit drives disabled sports legacy