A number of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s (DCMS) 55 public bodies are set to be merged, abolished or streamlined as part of the Government’s drive to cut costs and increase transparency, accountability and efficiency, Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt announced today.

Mr Hunt has proposed a number of changes, including abolishing the UK Film Council and establishing a direct and less bureaucratic relationship with the British Film Institute.

The BBC website gives further details include industry reactions.

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