Starmer faces leadership test on arts funding crisis
As Britain's first musical PM since Heath, Keir Starmer must move beyond talk to rescue the arts from funding cuts and inequality. The Hodge report offers a blueprint for change.
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Damning Review Slams Arts Council England's Funding Strategy
A major review by Baroness Hodge finds Arts Council England has sidelined artistic excellence in favour of box-ticking bureaucracy. Read the full report and reactions.
Margaret Hodge's radical plan to reform Arts Council England
Labour peer Margaret Hodge calls for a bonfire of red tape at Arts Council England and a revival of regional arts boards in a major new report. Discover the key recommendations.
Arts funding protected from politics, says Hodge report
A landmark review calls for an independent body to oversee arts funding in England, aiming to remove political influence. Discover the key recommendations and what they mean for UK culture.
Fatal car crash into Melbourne medical centre
A man is dead and a woman seriously injured after a car ploughed into a busy medical centre in Niddrie. Police are investigating the cause of the tragic incident.
Barbican Centre's £451m overhaul to fix confusing layout
London's iconic but bewildering Barbican Centre is set for a £451m renewal. The project will tackle leaks, poor accessibility, and its infamous maze-like layout to create a more welcoming space for all by 2032.
Altrincham violence leaves four injured in town centre
Four people injured in a serious disturbance in Altrincham town centre. Two victims sustained serious injuries, including life-changing facial wounds. Follow for live updates.
Susan Loppert's Legacy: Art in Hospitals
Discover how Susan Loppert revolutionised healthcare environments by integrating art into London's Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, creating a healing space beyond the clinical.
Stockport shopping centre sealed off by police
Merseyway Shopping Centre in Stockport has been closed by police with an air ambulance at the scene. Stay updated on this developing story.
Why Conservatives Don't Get Credit for Arts Funding
Former culture commissioner Neil Mendoza questions why Conservative government's massive cultural investment - including the £2bn Culture Recovery Fund - remains unacknowledged by sector.
17-year-old dies in Harrow shopping centre fall
A 17-year-old boy has died after falling from a height at St George's Shopping Centre in Harrow. Emergency services responded but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Read the latest updates.
Arts education gets major boost in English schools
Major educational reform in England will elevate creative subjects with new accountability measures, marking a significant victory for arts education advocates.
Arts education gets major boost in England's schools
England's education system is set for a creative transformation as arts leaders welcome new government measures to elevate arts and creative subjects in schools, addressing years of decline.
Liverpool city centre road closure causes traffic chaos
Liverpool faces major disruption as key city centre road closes for emergency gas works, causing severe traffic delays and raising alarm among local businesses during crucial trading period.
Artes Mundi 11: Wales Hosts Major Contemporary Art Prize
The prestigious Artes Mundi 11 prize exhibition launches across Wales, featuring eight international artists competing for £40,000 award. Discover groundbreaking contemporary art in Cardiff, Llandudno and Aberystwyth until March 2025.
Arts funding crisis deepens as portal collapse paralyses sector
Major arts organisations across England are struggling to survive as a critical funding portal collapse leaves millions in grants hanging in the balance, threatening the future of cultural institutions.
Muslim students suspended over controversial kidnapping skit
A group of Muslim students at a prestigious American performing arts school has been suspended following a controversial theatrical performance about kidnapping, igniting debates about artistic freedom and cultural sensitivity in education.
Trump axes arts board, cancels ARC Ballroom project
Former President Donald Trump has abruptly terminated the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities, scrapping the planned ARC Ballroom renovation in another dramatic executive action.
Portland ICE facility brawl injures multiple officers
Shocking scenes unfolded at a Portland immigration facility as a massive brawl left multiple federal officers injured and required police reinforcement to restore order.
Manchester Event Firm Collapse Leaves Performers Unpaid
Manchester's arts community faces financial devastation as Price Event Management enters administration, leaving performers and suppliers with unpaid invoices totalling over £100,000.
Daniel Day-Lewis: Theatre Has Become Elitist
Oscar-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis reignites conversation about theatre accessibility, cost barriers, and class divide in UK performing arts.
Broadway Hits Record £1.6bn in Spectacular Comeback
New York's Broadway theatre district celebrates historic comeback with unprecedented ticket sales and audience numbers during 2023-2024 season, signalling robust recovery for performing arts sector.
BGT star arrested and fined while busking in London
Former Britain's Got Talent finalist arrested by police while street performing in London, sparking outrage over civil liberties and artistic freedom.
Amber Davies defends Strictly dance training claims
Love Island winner and West End star Amber Davies defends her dance background ahead of Strictly Come Dancing debut, addressing claims of unfair advantage with raw honesty about her performing arts journey.
Gesualdo's Passione Reimagined at Barbican
Les Arts Florissants and Amala Dianor Company deliver a breathtaking reinterpretation of Carlo Gesualdo's Renaissance masterpiece, blending haunting madrigals with powerful contemporary choreography in a landmark Barbican performance.
Royal Ballet School Abandons Centuries-Old Training Rules
The prestigious Royal Ballet School announces radical reforms to its training methods, abandoning rigid traditions to create more resilient and versatile dancers for the 21st century.
Pandemic-trained actors lack vocal power, says RSC
The Royal Shakespeare Company reveals actors trained during COVID lockdowns are struggling with vocal projection and emotional range due to disrupted training.
Belfast's abandoned shopping centre frozen in time
Explore the eerie remains of Belfast's Castlecourt Shopping Centre, left frozen in the 1990s with shops still fully stocked, revealing a haunting snapshot of retail history.
Royal Ballet School: Test Your Knowledge of Its 1926 Origins
Discover the fascinating history behind The Royal Ballet School's 1926 founding and challenge yourself with our cultural heritage quiz exploring Britain's premier dance institution.
Melbourne Convention Centre evacuated after fire alarm
Thousands were forced to evacuate the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre after a fire alarm triggered emergency protocols, disrupting a significant business gathering and prompting a swift emergency response.
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