Gloucester Cathedral

10 July 2014 — News story

Cathedrals secure £5million for repairs

Sajid Javid announces cathedrals across England set to receive almost £5 million for urgent repairs in the first round of First World War Centenary...

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30 June 2014 — Press release

Boosts to UK Film Industry

UK film industry booms thanks to government investment in creative industries

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What we do

The Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) is here to help make Britain the world’s most creative and exciting place to live, visit and do business. We protect and promote our cultural and artistic heritage and help businesses and communities to grow by investing in innovation and highlighting Britain as a fantastic place to visit. Alongside this, we protect our deeply held beliefs in freedom and equality. We help to give the UK a unique advantage in the global race for economic success.

DCMS is a ministerial department, supported by 44 agencies and public bodies.

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We work on these topics

  1. 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. Read more

  2. Equality, rights and citizenship

    The government is working to make Britain a fair, free and democratic society open to those who are willing to contribute to British life. Read more

  3. Sports and leisure

    Sport can improve people's health as well as enriching their lives. Investing in facilities and encouraging participation in grassroots sport among adults as well as children will produce wide-ranging benefits. Read more

  4. Media and communications

    Britain's media industries are changing. By making sure press, digital, broadcast and mobile services are available to all and responsibly managed, the UK government will encourage and support a thriving sector. Read more

  5. UK economy

    All parts of the economy are growing - but the government still has a huge amount to do through continuing to create jobs and supporting businesses to grow. The government is also making sure that the recovery is a recovery for all and this means creating a more educated workforce and taking measures to help with the cost of living. Find progress updates on this page. Read more

Our policies

  1. Creating a fairer and more equal society

    Improving equality and reducing discrimination and disadvantage for all at work, in public and political life, and in people’s life chances.

  2. Creating a lasting legacy from the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games

    Making sure the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games continue to benefit the whole country for many years.

  3. Getting more people playing sport

    We're helping people play sport from an early age and encouraging them to keep playing sport throughout their lives.

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Our announcements

  1. North Molton gets mobile coverage for the first time

    • 2 September 2014
    • News story

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

    • 1 September 2014
    • Speech

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Our consultations

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

    • 27 August 2014
    • Open consultation

  2. Creative Sectors tax reliefs: Cultural Test for British Video Games: Consultation

    • 26 August 2014
    • Consultation outcome

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Our publications

  1. Transactions over £25,000 from 2013 onwards

    • 3 September 2014
    • Transparency data

  2. DCMS Open Data Q&A

    • 27 August 2014
    • Guidance

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Our statistics

  1. DCMS Official Statistics Catalogue

    • 3 September 2014
    • Statistics

  2. Broadband Performance Indicator - June 2014

    • 7 August 2014
    • Statistics

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