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Department for Culture Media and Sport

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research and statistics

Evidence helps us see what is really happening in our sectors. It means we can assess and improve our work.

To provide this evidence, we not only collate statistical data, we also commission specific studies. Our sponsored bodies also publish their own research reports.

Cover of the Taking part survey annual report“Taking part”
The national survey of culture, leisure and sport
Magnifying glasses at the Dorset County Museum (c) Britainonview.comStatistics
Authoritative statistics on liquor and betting licences, as well as data on TV exports, the creative industries and more
Winetaster at Tenterden Vineyard Park, Kent (c) Britainonview / Kent Tourism Alliance / Jon WyandResearch
Studies exploring in depth the issues that face our sectors and ways we can address them
Dressmaker at the Royal Shakespeare Company (c) Britainonview.comGuidance and methods
How we gather our information and the standards to which we adhere

Latest projects

A survey of live music in England and Wales in 2007 has been published. [17 December 2007]

A statistical bulletin on Alcohol, Entertainment and Late Night Refreshment Licensing has been published for the first time since the implementation of the Licensing Act 2003 [8 November 2007]

Residential care and nursing homes: readiness for digital switchover [23 October 2007]

Latest creative industries' economic estimates have been published  [23 October 2007]

The feasibility of a live music economic impact study [26 September 2007]

Evaluation of the Cultural Pathfinder programme [24 July 2007]

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