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Our hard power has been dwindling over the last century. But what about Britain’s soft power? The culture secretary Lisa Nandy says she’ll “turbocharge” the UK’s creative industries – describing culture as “an essential part of who we are as a country”.

Speaking in Gateshead, she announced a £60 million package of support – most of which will go towards grassroots creative ventures and startups.

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