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The National Archives adopts geospatial data research and development licence as a public sector standard

Data Exploration Licence to enable innovators to gain access to a wide range of geospatial data to develop new products and services.

First ballot of the 2021 Youth Mobility Scheme for Taiwanese youth

The first ballot for this 2021 Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) will open in January.

The Secretary of State has appointed Sir Mark Walport as the Royal Society’s Trustee for the British Museum.

Sir Mark Walport has been appointed by the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport as theRoyal Society’s Trustee for the Br

The Prime Minister has reappointed Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia as Trustee of the Tate.

Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia has been reappointed by the Prime Minister as Trustee of the Tate for a four year period from 14 November 2020 to 13

The Prime Minister has reappointed Rosemary Leith and Katrin Henkel as Trustees of the National Gallery.

Rosemary Leith and Katrin Henkel have been reappointed by the Prime Minister as Trustees of the National Gallery for a four year period from

The Prime Minister has appointed Mike Utley CB OBE and Edward Stringer as Naval and RAF Trustees respectively of the Imperial War Museum.

Mike Utley CB OBE and Edward Stringer have been appointed by the Prime Minister as Naval and RAF Trustees respectively of the Imperial War M

The Secretary of State has reappointed Richard Johnston, Paul Cartwright, and Gary Kemp as Trustees for the Theatres Trust.

Richard Johnston, Paul Cartwright, and Gary Kemp have been reappointed by the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport as Tr

Families in need are getting extra government support in time for Christmas

The £170 million Covid Winter Grant Scheme announced last month is already in action, as vulnerable families across England get help through

A long-buried Kent stream is brought back into the daylight

Uncovering of Bourne Stream will support plant and animal life, and reduce risk of flooding to nearby area.

CSPL Submission to the ICGS 18 Month Review

Lord Evans wrote to Alison Stanley, who is leading the 18 month independent review of the ICGS, to share the Committee's views on the scheme