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Digital Britain Update: Actions and Implementation

JOINT PRESS RELEASE DCMS/BIS

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30 June 2009

The Draft Legislative Programme, published yesterday, set out plans for a Digital Economy Bill. The Government is today publishing an update on the implementation of those actions in the recent Digital Britain White Paper which do not require primary legislation. Papers and correspondence relating to the range of proposals in the White Paper, and dates for the next phase of work are all included with this update.

Government confirms its support for private member's bill to help return art lost in the Nazi era

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24 June 2009

Spoliation Panel publishes 9th report

The Government today confirmed its backing for Andrew Dismore MP's Private Members’ Bill to allow national museums in England and Scotland to return items lost during the Nazi era (1933-1945) where the independent Spoliation Advisory Panel recommends return and Ministers agree.

New system of video games classification will help protect children - PEGI system adopted for all UK games

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16 June 2009

An overhaul of video games classification rules will make selling a video game rated 12 or over to an underage person illegal for the first time, Creative Industries Minister Siôn Simon announced today.

Building Britain's Digital Future 2/3

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16 June 2009

Tim Bevan to be New Chair of the UK Film Council

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15 June 2009

Tim Bevan CBE will be the new chair of the UK Film Council, Culture Secretary Ben Bradshaw announced today.