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From Ed Vaizey
  • Cézanne masterpiece may leave UK

    Temporary export bar placed on rare painting by Cézanne

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Prime Minister appoints two new Tate Trustees

    The Prime Minister has appointed John Akomfrah OBE for 5 years, and Stephen Witherford for 4 years, from 8 June 2015.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Government urges business to take action as cost of cyber security breaches doubles

    The average cost of the most severe online security breaches for big business now starts at £1.46 million.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Last chance to stop Cardiff Castle vase leaving UK

    An exquisite vase is at risk of export unless a UK buyer can be found to match the £163,000 that has been offered by a foreign buyer

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • 2.5 million more UK homes and businesses can now go superfast

    Government investment means an extra 2.5 million homes and businesses can now benefit from superfast broadband

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Prime Minister appoints new Chair Designate at the V&A

    The Prime Minister has appointed Nicholas Coleridge CBE for 4 years, starting on 1 November 2015.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Prime Minister reappoints Trustee of the British Museum

    The Prime Minister has reappointed John Micklethwait as a Trustee of the British Museum, for the 4 years to 31 July 2019.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Prime Minister reappoints Trustee of the Natural History Museum

    The Prime Minister has reappointed Prof Christopher Gilligan as a Trustee of the Natural History Museum, for the 4 years to 18 May 2019.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government confirms analogue radio licences rollover

    Following a consultation the Government has confirmed it will extend the analogue radio licences for some commercial radio stations

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sajid Javid appoints new Members to the Reviewing Committee

    The Culture Secretary has appointed Peter Barber OBE and Christopher Rowell to the Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government action secures end to shock mobile bills

    Mobile networks to offer £100 liability cap for consumers when huge bills run-up on stolen mobiles after Government action

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • High-speed broadband connections for commercial and residential new builds

    Letter from Brandon Lewis and Ed Vaizey to council leaders in England about provision of high-speed broadband connections.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A digital remedy will make a healthy high street

    High streets could make billions of pounds in additional revenue and increase footfall by making more of the latest digital technology.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ed Vaizey's speech to the Oxford Media Convention 2015

    Minister for the Digital Economy Ed Vaizey's keynote speech at Oxford Media Convention 2015 on the role of government in the multi-media age

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Cyber security ‘myths’ putting a third of SME revenue at risk

    Misunderstanding of the threat posed by cyber crime is leaving SMEs vulnerable to losing information, profit and customers.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government cracks down on nuisance calling companies

    Government makes it easier for companies making unwanted marketing calls and texts to be hit with fines of up to £500,000

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £82,600 needed to catch a fly

    Album of seventy photographs by one of the most important photographers of the 19th century is at risk of export unless a UK buyer can be found

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Chinese drinks company Wuliangye sign landmark sponsorship deal with Philharmonia Orchestra

    First ever-major partnership between a Chinese company and a UK arts organisation is signed at Downing Street reception to mark Chinese New Year and the 2015 UK-China Year of Cultural Exchange

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ed Vaizey's speech to Drive to Digital

    Minister for the Digital Economy Ed Vaizey spoke at the 'Drive to Digital' conference on digital radio

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Radio listeners to benefit from major digital radio expansion

    More than six out of 10 new cars now equipped with digital radio and the local digital transmitter network set to double

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government