Topic

Arts and culture

The arts can help individuals and communities by bringing people together and removing social barriers. The UK government is working to support the arts community to give access to all, improve wellbeing in the UK and boost the UK’s economy.

Policies 5

1. Regulating gambling in Great Britain to make sure it is run responsibly and contributes to economic growth

   What we're doing to regulate the gambling industry and help keep it crime-free, fair and open, while protecting vulnerable people.

2. Supporting the library services provided by local authorities and making sure there is a national collection of published material

   Making sure that libraries can meet the needs of their local communities, and using the legal deposit system to preserve published information for future research.

3. Maintaining world-leading national museums and galleries, and supporting the museum sector

   What we're doing to improve collections and exhibitions, and to make sure everyone can continue to access our national museums.

4. Supporting vibrant and sustainable arts and culture

   What we're doing to make sure people can create and enjoy innovative and challenging arts and culture.

5. Protecting, conserving and providing access to the historic environment in England

   What we're doing to make sure we continue to have access to our historic places.

Announcements

1. United Kingdom, Guest of Honor Country at the FIL 2015 in Mexico

   • 1 September 2014
   • News article

2. Sajid Javid's speech at British Phonographic Industry AGM

   • 1 September 2014
   • Speech

3. Coriolanus screening kicks off the GREAT campaign in Manila

   • 1 September 2014
   • News article

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Consultations

1. Modernising the Horserace Betting Levy - A consultation on reform or replacement

   • 27 August 2014
   • Open consultation

2. Extending the Horserace Betting Levy - a consultation on implementation

   • 26 June 2014
   • Closed consultation

3. Proposed Abolition of the Advisory Council on Libraries

   • 17 February 2014
   • Closed consultation

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Publications

1. The Video Recordings Act 1984 (Exempted Video Works) Regulations 2014

   • 19 August 2014
   • Policy paper

2. The Geffrye Museum annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2014

   • 14 August 2014
   • Corporate report

3. The Horserace Betting Levy Board Annual Report and Accounts 2013 to 2014

   • 12 August 2014
   • Corporate report

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Statistics

1. Taking Part 2013/14 quarter 4 statistical release

   • 3 July 2014
   • Statistics - national statistics

2. Creative Industries: Focus on Employment

   • 27 June 2014
   • Statistics

3. Taking Part 2013/14 quarter 3 statistical release

   • 27 March 2014
   • Statistics - national statistics

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Detailed guides

1. Ministry of Defence art collection

   The MOD looks after over 1,500 important works of art and antiques which it protects, conserves and displays across a wide range of locations. Read more

2. Research and statistics guidance

   The approach taken by DCMS when preparing and publishing statistics, including for tourism. Read more

3. Government Indemnity Scheme

   An alternative to insurance for art and cultural objects on public exhibition in the UK. Read more

4. CASE programme

   CASE is a joint programme of strategic research led by DCMS in collaboration with Arts Council England, English Heritage and Sport England. Read more

5. Visit friends and family abroad

   How to stay safe when travelling to and staying in a familiar overseas destination. Read more

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