Labour peer Margaret Hodge's review urges Arts Council England to slash red tape, scrap its 'Let's Create' strategy, and revive regional boards. A critical look at the future of arts funding.
A landmark review by Labour peer Margaret Hodge calls for Arts Council England to be shielded from political meddling, scrap its 'straitjacket' strategy, and slash bureaucracy to restore trust. Read the key findings.
President Donald Trump hosted the Kennedy Center Honors for the first time, celebrating artists like Stallone and Kiss while overseeing major changes to the prestigious arts centre. Explore the political and cultural implications.
A new Sky Arts documentary, 'Nick Cave's Veiled World', delves into the musician's Christian faith, artistic evolution, and the profound impact of personal tragedy. Features interviews from Flea to Rowan Williams.
London's iconic but bewildering Barbican Centre is set for a £451m renewal. The project will tackle leaks, poor signage, and maze-like layout to create a fully accessible cultural hub by 2032.
The Royal Shakespeare Company plans to cut its workforce by 11% and merge costume departments to save £2.8m annually, citing a 'perilous' financial situation due to funding cuts and soaring costs. Read the full story.
Tonight's TV guide features a deep dive into festive classics The Muppet Christmas Carol and It's a Wonderful Life, plus the finale of The Ridge and Nick Cave's Bunny Munro. Discover what to watch.
A temporary 500-seat theatre made from recycled fabric and timber could open on Marble Arch island in 2026. Westminster Council is set to decide on the plan.
Squeeze frontman Glenn Tilbrook will perform an exclusive VIP show for donors to a campaign aiming to buy and revive The White Swan pub in Charlton as a community arts hub.
Squeeze legend Glenn Tilbrook is spearheading a grassroots bid to buy and restore The White Swan in Charlton, launching a crowdfunder with a VIP gig as a key reward. Help save this vital community hub.
A landmark report mandates critical thinking and liberal arts modules for all UK university students from 2026, aiming to combat misinformation. Discover the new skills framework.
New research exposes how perpetrators steal children's money and control family finances, affecting millions. The government is urged to act. Read the full report.
A North London councillor with a £4m+ house condemns the new High Value Council Tax Surcharge. Discover the impact on London homeowners and the political row it has sparked.
KPMG forecasts UK GDP growth will slow to 1% in 2026, with unemployment rising to 5.2%. Business surveys reveal deepening pessimism across services and manufacturing sectors.
PM Keir Starmer hits back at budget critics, insisting Rachel Reeves was right to impose £26bn tax rises. Labour promises long-term economic renewal plan.
Discover the groundbreaking work of women photographers from 1900-1975 in this powerful visual exhibition. Explore their forgotten contributions to photographic history.
Discover Octagreen, a hidden Putney restaurant serving fresh, healthy, and delicious meals for under £10. Our review reveals the incredible value and quality that will blow you away.
Discover how Susan Loppert pioneered arts in healthcare, transforming Chelsea and Westminster Hospital with 2000 artworks and performances. Learn about her remarkable legacy.
Exclusive analysis reveals 26,500 properties sold for over £2m face new 'mansion tax' surcharge from 2028. Discover which London boroughs will be hardest hit.
A new £15,000 fiction award and publishing deal seeks to uncover literary voices from refugee and migrant backgrounds in the UK and Ireland. Submit your work by 13 February.
Amigo Loans shareholders could see golden returns as the company transforms from failed lender to mining venture under Australian leadership. Discover the dramatic turnaround story.
Experts warn of a surge in UK rat infestations this winter, potentially devaluing homes by up to 20%. Discover the financial risks and how to protect your property.
Jianyang Geng argues liberal arts institutions must embrace market demands and abandon claims of exclusive critical thinking cultivation. Discover why reform is essential for survival.
New UK legislation will outlaw ticket resale above face value and cap fees, saving fans millions. Find out how this crackdown impacts you and major resale platforms.
Former culture commissioner Neil Mendoza questions why Conservative government's massive cultural investments remain unacknowledged by sector. Explore the funding facts.
Joachim Trier's family drama Sentimental Value, starring Stellan Skarsgård, dominates the European Film Awards with five nominations. Discover the full list of contenders.
The UK government is set to ban ticket resales above face value, a move backed by stars like Coldplay and Dua Lipa to protect fans from rip-off prices. Discover the details.
As Akram Khan Company presents its last touring show Thikra: Night of Remembering, Danny Boyle, Hanif Kureishi and other collaborators share intimate stories about working with the dance visionary.
Meet Rachel O'Mahony, the learning-disabled star directing her own madcap variety show. Discover how this award-winning production challenges perceptions of disability in the UK theatre scene.
More than 2,300 residents are campaigning to protect the 18th-century Black Horse Pub in High Barnet from redevelopment by securing 'Asset of Community Value' status. Sign the petition to show your support.