In the second of our City of Culture 2017 blogs, Councillor Steven Bayes gets behind Hull’s bid and explains how the accolade would enrich the cities transformation in to a cultural capital.

As we wait to hear later in the year which of the four shortlisted cities will be announced as City of Culture 2017, Dundee Contemporary Arts Director Clive Gillman tells us how Dundee is preparing to step into the spotlight.

As the Food is GREAT campaign and Food and Drink Action Plan launched last week by Environment Secretary Owen Paterson and supported by chef and ambassador for campaign Tom Aikens, VisitBritain Chief Executive Sandie Dawe serves up today’s DCMS blog, looking at the delicious delights and visitor experiences on offer for UK tourists.

Cilla Snowball, Women’s Business Council member, Group Chair and Group Chief Exec of the AMV Group, discusses driving change to create more opportunities for women in the workplace.