Social care to receive £269 million to boost staff levels and testing

Funding to protect and support staff and residents in care homes and those receiving help in their own homes



Scottish Secretary thanks Covid testing staff in Dumfries

Scottish Secretary, Alister Jack, thanks frontline testing staff in Dumfries for their heroic efforts



Clive of India’s Durbar set at risk of export

An export bar has been placed on a Durbar set owned by Clive of India in order to give UK institutions an opportunity to acquire it for public display



The Secretary of State has reappointed Sir Nicholas Serota as Chair of Arts Council England.

Sir Nicholas Serota has been reappointed by the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport as Chair of Arts Council England for four years from 01 February 2021 to 31 January 2025.



Tom Cargill appointed as new Wilton Park Chief Executive Officer

Mr Cargill hailed 2021 as an “exciting time” for Wilton Park following his appointment. He will take up the role on 18 January.