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WNO Directors on Reinventing Opera for a New Generation

An exclusive interview with Welsh National Opera's visionary directors Adele Thomas and Sarah Crabtree as they unveil ambitious plans to revitalise opera, champion new talent, and connect with diverse communities across the UK.

Teachers' fury over 'Nando's-style' school food ratings

The Department for Education's new 'simplified' food rating system, likened to a Nando's heat scale, has been slammed by educators and unions as a 'slap in the face' that ignores the real crisis in school funding and meal quality.

UK Universities Face Financial Collapse - Crisis Deepens

Britain's world-class university system faces existential threat from unsustainable funding models, chronic underinvestment, and political short-termism. Urgent reform is needed to prevent irreversible damage.

Noni Hazlehurst Stuns in Gritty 'The Lark' Revival

Veteran Australian actress Noni Hazlehurst delivers a powerhouse performance in Jean Anouilh's 'The Lark', a poignant and timely exploration of faith, resistance, and integrity in a new Melbourne production.

GCSE Music faces extinction as costs soar to £400 per pupil

Exclusive: Soaring costs of music GCSEs are creating an 'apartheid' in arts education, with state school pupils priced out. The Child Poverty Action Group reveals the stark inequalities forcing schools to cut creative subjects.

Starmer's Bold Education Overhaul Pledge

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announces a groundbreaking 'mission' to overhaul England's education system, targeting Tory failures and pledging to break down class barriers with a new government directive.

GCSE Resits Crisis: Beyond Admitting Failure

The Guardian's editorial calls for radical reform of England's broken GCSE resit system, arguing that acknowledging its failure is merely the first step toward meaningful change for thousands of students.

Phillipson Orders Urgent Data Review of DfE

In her first move as Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson demands immediate assessment of critical issues from school buildings to teacher recruitment, signalling major shake-up.

Trump Budget Slashes Billions from Public School Funding

Exclusive: The Trump administration's latest budget proposal guts federal education funding, redirecting billions from public schools to private institutions and parent vouchers, sparking a fierce political battle.

Arts Funding Fury: Ex-Minister Slams 'Free Speech Gag'

Exclusive: Former Culture Minister Lord Parkinson accuses Arts Council England of stifling free speech by tying funding to 'controversial' diversity pledges. Major institutions face defunding in row over artistic freedom.

Winds Meet Release Date & Epic Trailer Revealed

Level Infinite announces the highly anticipated release date for its stunning open-world RPG, Winds Meet. Get ready for a martial arts epic set in a war-torn world, coming soon to PC.

Deputy PM's Son Fights in Brutal MMA Sport

The son of Australia's deputy prime minister, Richard Marles, is making waves in the brutal world of mixed martial arts (MMA). Discover how he balances family legacy with the risks of the cage.

Kate Forbes banned from venue over trans views

Former Scottish leadership candidate Kate Forbes has been barred from an arts venue due to her stance on transgender issues, sparking debate over free speech and inclusivity.

Art Nouveau’s AI-Era Renaissance

As artificial intelligence reshapes creativity, the organic elegance of Art Nouveau offers a compelling counterbalance. Discover why this 19th-century aesthetic is experiencing a resurgence.

Edinburgh Fringe extends to November for first time

The iconic Edinburgh Festival Fringe is breaking tradition by extending its dates into November, offering a fresh twist on the world’s largest arts festival. Discover what’s in store for 2025.

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