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.
‘Jobs for Mates’ Culture vs. Meritocracy in Boardrooms
Julianne Schultz reflects on a scathing review of government board appointments, revealing how ‘turnism’ and favouritism can block talented candidates. Discover the human dynamics needed for effective governance.
The Murky World of Government Board Appointments
Ever wondered how people get appointed to government boards? The process is more opaque than ever, raising serious questions about transparency and merit. Discover the hidden pathways.
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.
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.
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.
Australians Flock to Regional Satellite Cities
New data reveals a dramatic population shift as Australians abandon major metropolitan areas for more affordable regional satellite cities, transforming the nation's demographic landscape.
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.
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.
Dust-Free Skirting Boards: The Simple Hack That Works
Discover the revolutionary home cleaning hack that stops dust accumulating on skirting boards and walls forever. This simple DIY trick will save you hours of cleaning time.
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.
UK's Regional Wealth Gap Widens as South East Pulls Ahead
New analysis reveals a stark post-pandemic wealth gap across Britain, with the South East racing ahead while other regions face economic stagnation. Discover which areas are winning and losing in the UK's regional divide.
Alabama Governor purges 7 Republicans from state boards
In a stunning political shakeup, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has removed seven Republican officials from state boards, signalling deepening divisions within the state's GOP leadership.
Four Balkan nations sign historic cooperation pact
Albania, Kosovo, Serbia, and Slovenia sign landmark agreement to boost economic ties and regional stability, marking significant diplomatic progress in the Western Balkans.
Argentina and Paraguay sign historic defence pact
In a landmark move for South American security cooperation, Argentina and Paraguay have signed a comprehensive defence agreement allowing military forces to operate across borders during joint operations.
Japan's ex-defence minister visits Philippines
In a landmark diplomatic mission, Japan's former defence chief Shigeru Ishiba travels to the Philippines to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss regional security cooperation.
Vanuatu open to Australia pact but rejects bullying
Vanuatu's Prime Minister signals willingness to sign security agreement with Australia while asserting Pacific nation won't be pressured by larger countries in delicate regional negotiations.
Starmer plans biggest ever UK power transfer
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer reveals ambitious constitutional reforms to redistribute power across Britain, promising the 'biggest ever transfer of power' from Westminster.
Sky Arts delivers 'most erotic' television says critic
Renowned art critic Waldemar Januszczak makes waves with his provocative review praising Sky Arts for creating television's most sensual and artistically daring content.
Labour's cultural power shift: Ending London's arts dominance
New Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy announces radical devolution of arts funding and decision-making, promising to end London's cultural dominance and empower local communities across Britain.
Burnham demands radical devolution for Manchester
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham calls for unprecedented powers and funding transfer from Westminster in landmark speech, positioning the region as trailblazer for English devolution.
Burnham demands radical power shift from Westminster
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham launches blistering critique of Britain's centralised system, calling for urgent devolution to address regional inequality and political disconnect.
Burnham warns Starmer: Don't repeat Blair's devolution mistakes
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham issues crucial advice to Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer about learning from past devolution errors and delivering meaningful regional power.
Burnham: UK Needs Political Overhaul to Avoid Decline
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham delivers powerful critique of Westminster's centralised power, calling for radical devolution and political reform to rebalance the nation and tackle regional inequality.
Bondi's Sculpture by the Sea faces funding crisis
The future of Sydney's beloved 'Sculpture by the Sea' exhibition at Bondi Beach is under threat as organisers announce a critical funding shortfall, putting the 2024 event in serious doubt.
GOP Spokeswoman's Airport Escalator Demand Goes Viral
Republican National Committee spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt confronted airport staff in a heated exchange after an escalator was turned off, with the incident captured on video and sparking debate about privilege and public conduct.
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