tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2026-04-15T09:01:52+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-scientists-unite-for-seabed-survey-off-the-south-west-coast 2026-04-15T09:01:52+01:00

A four‑week seabed mapping survey will bring together scientists from 11 organisations to improve understanding of the marine environment.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/three-commissioners-terms-extended-to-the-historic-england-board 2026-01-22T12:00:01+00:00

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has extended the second terms of Sandra Dinneen, Paul Farmer and Patrick Newberry

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/three-new-commissioners-appointed-to-the-historic-england-board 2025-09-11T12:00:06+01:00

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed Ulrike Knox, Jamie Ritblat and Philip Shepherd as Commissioners to the Historic England board.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/local-heritage-to-be-protected-with-20-million-of-funding 2025-04-02T11:16:07+01:00

Support to boost people’s access to local heritage, delivering government’s Plan for Change to increase opportunities for all

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/sue-wilkinson-is-reappointed-as-a-commissioner-of-historic-england 2024-05-08T12:00:02+01:00

The Secretary of State has reappointed Sue Wilkinson as Commissioner of Historic England for a second term.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/first-black-nhs-matron-beatles-icon-and-pioneering-ceramist-to-receive-first-official-blue-plaques-outside-london 2024-02-23T00:00:00+00:00

Arts and Heritage Minister Lord Parkinson unveils first official blue plaque outside London — to Daphne Steele, the first black matron in the NHS — in Ilkley, West Yorkshire

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/retain-and-explain-guidance-published-to-protect-historic-statues 2023-10-05T00:01:00+01:00

Guidance published to advise custodians facing calls for the removal of heritage assets in their care or ownership.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/two-commissioners-reappointed-to-historic-england 2023-09-07T12:00:03+01:00

The Secretary of State has reappointed Ben Derbyshire and Professor Helena Hamerow as Commissioners of Historic England for second terms of four years.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-chair-appointed-to-historic-england 2023-08-09T12:00:00+01:00

The Secretary of State has appointed Neil Mendoza as the new Chair of Historic England for a term of four years commencing 01 September 2023.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dame-julie-kenny-dbe-dl-appointed-commissioner-of-historic-england 2023-02-27T12:00:01+00:00

The Secretary of State has appointed Dame Julie Kenny as a Commissioner of Historic England for a term of four years from 1 February 2023 until 31 January 2027.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ukrainian-refugees-in-the-uk-to-mark-grade-ii-listing-of-second-world-war-era-ukrainian-cross 2022-07-21T00:15:01+01:00

Recently settled refugees welcome listing of landmark as Britain continues to welcome those fleeing war

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/more-vital-support-given-to-over-300-cultural-organisations-to-survive-beyond-pandemic-and-protect-jobs 2022-03-31T00:15:02+01:00

£35 million from final round of Culture Recovery Fund has gone to 340 organisations across England

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/925-cultural-organisations-supported-by-107-million-in-latest-recovery-fund 2021-11-19T12:24:39+00:00

925 arts, heritage and cultural organisations to benefit from share of £107 million

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/third-round-of-culture-recovery-fund-to-secure-future-of-thousands-of-organisations 2021-06-25T08:10:18+01:00

The final £300 million of the government’s £2 billion rescue package will support thousands of organisations in the run up to fuller reopening and beyond

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-guidance-for-reopening-of-museums-galleries-and-the-heritage-sector 2020-06-25T11:06:12+01:00

The Prime Minister has announced that museums, galleries and heritage attractions will be able to open from 4 July


tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/54-historic-places-of-worship-restored-thanks-to-government-pilot-scheme 2020-01-13T16:05:00+00:00

The Taylor Review pilot scheme, a £1.8 million scheme to help listed places of worship, has provided grants towards repairs at 54 historic buildings since launching in September 2018 until March 2019.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uks-iconic-first-red-public-telephone-box-listed 2019-12-27T00:15:12+00:00

The K2 prototype telephone box in London has been listed at Grade II*

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-250-million-culture-investment-fund-launched 2019-10-12T00:25:27+01:00

Investment will drive local growth, support young people, and reinforce culture’s role at the heart of communities


tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/high-streets-to-benefit-from-62-million-heritage-boost 2019-05-18T00:15:00+01:00

New funding will bring old buildings back into use and turn them into offices, housing and creative spaces.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pankhurst-statue-given-grade-ii-listing-to-mark-centenary-of-votes-for-women 2018-12-31T00:15:01+00:00

The statue of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst in Victoria Tower Gardens will be upgraded to Grade II*