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A Timely Tribute to the real ‘War Horses’

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, April 2, 2014 — Sport

Helen Grant is the Minister for Sport and Tourism

You’ve probably come across ‘War Horse’ already. Published a little over 30 years ago as a children’s book by Michael Morpurgo, it was turned into a hugely successful piece for theatre – largely thanks to the jaw-dropping puppetry of the Handspring Puppet Company – and then picked up by Steven Spielberg who made it into…

New ideas need old buildings

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, March 28, 2014 — Culture

Heritage Lottery Fund’s (HLF) Historic Environment Advisor

Ben Greener, Heritage Lottery Fund’s (HLF) Historic Environment Advisor, explains how Lottery money is boosting local economies through reviving long-forgotten historic buildings.

Commonwealth Week – thinking forward to The Games and back to 1914

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, March 11, 2014 — Sport

Helen Grant is the Minister for Sport and Tourism

I’m writing this at the beginning of Commonwealth Week. This year’s theme is ‘Team Commonwealth’ and, as you know, the Commonwealth Games this year are taking place in Glasgow where the theme will have a special resonance. There’s no Team GB, of course, but all four of the home nations will be fielding teams and…

Thought for tomorrow: Equality for women is progress for all

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, March 7, 2014 — Sport

Helen Grant is the Minister for Sport and Tourism

Tomorrow is International Women’s Day (IWD).  The 103rd time it has been marked, in fact, or possibly the 106th.  There are conflicting accounts of what constituted the first one, or where it took place for that matter.  But whether you go along with those who favour Chicago in 1908 or New York three years later…

The Women of the First World War

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, March 6, 2014 — Uncategorized

Chair of the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF)

To mark International Women’s Day, our guest blogger, Chair of the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) Jenny Abramsky, talks about how Lottery money is uncovering fascinating stories of women in the First World War.

Sochi memories and the best of Britain

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, February 28, 2014 — Sport

Helen Grant is the Minister for Sport and Tourism

So Team GB did us proud in Sochi and deserve all the plaudits that have come their way. ‘Inspirational’ is a word that’s become a bit over-used in recent times but I think it’s exactly right when applied to our team’s performance, and the individual stories behind so many of their achievements. I had the…

The Future for Business and Flexible Working

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In his final blog as the Women’s Business Council (WBC) member of the month, John Timpson, Chairman, Timpson Ltd talks about how senior men can act as agents of change and what the future holds for the way businesses work and how they will engage with their employees and customers.

My passion for women’s sport

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, February 14, 2014 — Sport

Helen Grant is the Minister for Sport and Tourism

Sport has been such a force for good in my life. At secondary school, I discovered hockey and tennis and never looked back. I loved the fun, comradeship and competition it brought to my life. It was such an incredible buzz and motivated me to approach other parts of my life with the same energy…

Having a Conversation About Flexible Working

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, February 13, 2014 — Uncategorized

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In this, his second blog as the Women’s Business Council (WBC) member of the month, John Timpson, Chairman, Timpson Ltd talks about the upcoming changes to the regulation covering flexible working and how he sees the impact on businesses including his own.