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New casino location order laid before Parliament

26/02/2008

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26 February 2008

An order allowing sixteen local authorities to license a small or large casino was laid before Parliament today by Culture Secretary Andy Burnham. The Minister also confirmed that the Government will not allow a regional casino licence at this stage.  

From the Margins to the Mainstream - Government unveils new action plan for the creative industries

22/02/2008

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22 February 2008

JOINT PRESS RELEASE: DCMS/BERR/DIUS

 

Government to transfer ownership of the National Stud to the Jockey Club

21/02/2008

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21 February 2008

The Government announced today its intention to transfer ownership of the National Stud to the Jockey Club.

Riding to rescue vital record of English medieval knights

20/02/2008

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20 February 2008

The export of a 13th Century roll of arms, crucial to the study of medieval English knighthood, has been put on hold.

Minister for Sport announces 47th Horserace Betting Levy scheme

20/02/2008

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20 February 2008

The 47th Horserace Betting Levy scheme will be set at the same rate as the previous Levy scheme, Minister for Sport Gerry Sutcliffe announced today. This means most off-course bookmakers will continue to pay 10% of their gross profits on horserace betting towards the upkeep of racing.

Tessa Jowell announces continued funding for 7th July assistance centre

14/02/2008

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14th February 2008

The 7th July Assistance Centre, established after the 2005 London bombings, will continue to provide support to people affected by terror attacks and other major disasters thanks to continued Government funding, it was announced today.

 

Young people to get five hours of culture a week - £135m funding boost announced

13/02/2008

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13 February 2008

JOINT DCMS/DCSF PRESS RELEASE

A new £25 million ‘Find Your Talent’ scheme, part of the Government’s ambition to give young people in England the chance to experience high quality arts and culture, was announced today by Culture Secretary Andy Burnham and Children’s Minister Ed Balls.

Culture department announce three year funding deals for sponsored bodies in heritage and architecture sectors

07/02/2008

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07 February 2008

Funding plans for a number of bodies sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport were announced by the department.

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