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The latest news round-up from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.
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In January, Secretary of State Jeremy Wright outlined his priorities for culture and announced the latest round of Cultural Development Fund winners during his Value of Culture speech. We also welcomed the Japanese Prime Minister to the UK, joined with the Wolfson Foundation to award funding to 35 museums across the UK and spoke on Tech for Good at Doteveryone.
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Secretary of State Jeremy Wright gave his flagship speech on The Value of Culture where he announced the winners of the £20 million Cultural Development Fund - which awarded money to five locations across England to invest in culture.
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Responsible Tech 2019
Jeremy Wright spoke on the role of Tech for Good at Doteveryone, outlining how pioneering digital technologies, such as artificial intelligence, could be used to address issues as part of a world first 'data trust' programme.
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DCMS/Wolfson Fund
£4 million of funding was announced by Michael Ellis in the latest round of the DCMS/Wolfson Fund, supporting 35 museums across the UK to improve their visitor experience.
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Audience of the Future launch
Digital Minister Margot James attended the Audience of the Future showcase, announcing government and industry support for new immersive experiences as part of the Industrial Strategy.
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Sports Minister visits Birmingham
Sports Minister Mims Davies was in Birmingham this month, seeing the early building work of the Commonwealth Games athletes village and visiting a school to speak with youngsters about school sport.
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#UKJapan
The UK welcomed Japanese PM Shinzo Abe this month, highlighting the invaluable ties between the countries' creative industries and tourism sectors.
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Data Protection and Brexit
Is your organisation prepared? Guidance to help businesses and charities continue to comply with data protection law after 29 March.
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