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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sky Arts delves into the transgressive artistry of Nick Cave tonight, featuring friends like Irvine Welsh. Plus, Aardman's Robin Robin and Strictly's musicals week. Your essential TV guide.
Sky News presenter Ashna Hurynag has left the broadcaster after five years. Colleagues staged a surprise on-air send-off. Read about her emotional farewell and future plans.
Tonight's TV guide features deep dives into festive classics 'The Muppet Christmas Carol' and 'It's a Wonderful Life', a chilling Orkney murder mystery, and groundbreaking cancer research. Plan your evening viewing now.
Sky confirms a temporary channel switch from Sky Sports F1 to Sky Sports Darts on channel 407 from 10 Dec 2025 to 5 Jan 2026. No action is required for subscribers.
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Sky has launched a major free update for Glass and Stream devices, adding smartphone control, programme reminders and improved accessibility. Check your TV now.
Sky's last-minute Black Friday offer bundles Sky Sports, Ultra HD, and Netflix for £36/month, saving £120. The deal ends December 4. Grab it now!
Discover how Susan Loppert revolutionised healthcare environments by integrating art into London's Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, creating a healing space beyond the clinical.
Queen's John Deacon voted greatest bassist as 'Another One Bites the Dust' tops list of best bass lines. Discover the full rankings and watch Sky Arts' new series.
The 2025 CMA Awards in Nashville feature a strong female presence with Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, and Lainey Wilson leading nominations. Discover how to watch the ceremony live.
Former culture commissioner Neil Mendoza questions why Conservative government's massive cultural investment - including the £2bn Culture Recovery Fund - remains unacknowledged by sector.
Sky Sports has scrapped its female-targeted Halo brand just days after launch following a furious backlash accusing it of being patronising. Read the full story.
The Screen Actors Guild Awards are changing their name to The Actor Awards in 2026. Discover what this rebrand means for Hollywood's awards season and why the change was made.
Major educational reform in England will elevate creative subjects with new accountability measures, marking a significant victory for arts education advocates.
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.
London's luxury hotel The Claridge's played host to an extraordinary gathering of Britain's most influential women as Harper's Bazaar celebrated its annual Women of the Year Awards, honouring trailblazers across fashion, arts and entertainment.
Sky is closing its Sky Live streaming app next month - here's how affected customers can claim compensation for the service termination.
The Recording Academy announces the Grammy Awards' triumphant return to New York City in 2026, ending Los Angeles' long-standing hosting dominance and marking a significant cultural homecoming.
Outrage erupts among Brassic viewers as Sky unexpectedly removes the sitcom's latest finale episode, leaving loyal fans in disbelief and demanding answers.
Hollywood star Rachel Zegler stuns at London's Glamour Women of the Year Awards while Ashley Roberts and the Sugababes join prestigious winners circle in spectacular ceremony celebrating female achievement.
West End dazzled as Hollywood's brightest stars joined British icons for the prestigious Glamour Women of the Year Awards 2024, celebrating female achievement across entertainment, activism and arts.
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.
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.
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Sky shoppers can now bag a premium 55-inch TV for an unbelievable £29 per month in a revolutionary subscription package that's transforming home entertainment.
Manchester's arts community faces financial devastation as Price Event Management enters administration, leaving performers and suppliers with unpaid invoices totalling over £100,000.