Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport

The Government believes that a vibrant cultural, media and sporting sector is crucial for our well-being and quality of life.

  • We have maintained free entry to national museums and galleries to protect access to our great heritage.
  • We have given the National Audit Office full access to the BBC's accounts to ensure transparency. 
  • We are examining the potential use of cash in dormant betting accounts to improve local sports facilities and support sports clubs 
  • We are ensuring the rapid roll-out of superfast broadband across the country. 
  • We have reformed the National Lottery so that more money goes into sport, the arts and heritage. 
  • We will work with the Scottish Government to deliver a successful Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014, and ensure that the 2013 Rugby League and the 2015 Rugby Union World Cups are successful. 
  • We will work with the Mayor of London to ensure a safe and successful Olympic and Paralympic Games in London in 2012, and deliver a genuine and lasting legacy. 
  • We will encourage the reform of football governance rules to support the co-operative ownership of football clubs by supporters. 
  • We will cut red tape to encourage the performance of more live music.

Government sets out strategy to be Positive for Youth

Wednesday, January 4 Children's Minister, Tim Loughton, has announced that young people across the country should be able to inspect their local youth services and advise on how to improve them.

Ministers pay respects on Remembrance Sunday

Sunday, November 13 The Prime Minister and government ministers have joined thousands of people gathering at the Cenotaph to pay tribute to Britain's armed forces.

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Apprenticeships: encouraging growth

Richard Graham - Wednesday, February 8 

Apprenticeships are good for the country, companies and individuals.

A successful CPF conference

Baroness Warsi - Tuesday, January 31 

Sayeeda Warsi opened the first CPF Winter Conference.

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Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt

Jeremy is Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport. His first sporting interest was cross-country running.

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