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.
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.
Southport's Year of Cultural Healing After Attack
Southport launches 'Sefton Year of Culture 2026' - a 12-month cultural programme designed to unite and heal the community following the devastating June attack, featuring major events and local talent showcases.
Ed Sheeran launches music education initiative for UK schools
Global music icon Ed Sheeran announces groundbreaking programme to support music education in British schools, addressing funding gaps and inspiring next generation of musicians.
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.
Channel 5 axes 10 O'Clock News in schedule shake-up
Channel 5 has pulled the plug on its flagship 10 O'Clock News programme after just two years, with Dan Walker's show taking over the coveted time slot in dramatic schedule reshuffle.
BBC axes Radio Scotland's veteran news programme
The BBC faces backlash after cancelling one of Radio Scotland's longest-running news shows, sparking concerns about the corporation's obsession with younger audiences at the expense of loyal listeners.
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.
UK mpox cases surge as European outbreak spreads
Health officials issue urgent warning as mpox infections rise dramatically across the UK, with London becoming the epicentre of the new outbreak linked to European and US transmission patterns.
BBC's Space Documentary Reveals NASA's Dark Secrets
Christopher Stevens delivers a gripping review of the BBC's explosive new documentary revealing the dark secrets of NASA's early space programme - from institutional sexism to personal tragedies that haunted astronauts' families.
Japan's HTV-X spacecraft docks with ISS in historic mission
Japan's next-generation HTV-X cargo spacecraft completes historic maiden voyage to the ISS, delivering vital supplies and marking a new era in space logistics with enhanced capabilities and reduced costs.
Illinois issues special licence plates to undocumented immigrants
Illinois launches groundbreaking programme allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain special licence plates while establishing a hotline to report federal immigration enforcement, sparking national debate over states' rights and immigration policy.
Chicago emergency over Texas migrant influx
Chicago faces a deepening humanitarian crisis as Texas governor Greg Abbott's migrant busing strategy strains city services, prompting emergency declarations and federal aid requests.
European Giants Form Alliance to Challenge SpaceX
A powerful European consortium led by Airbus, Leonardo and Thales is mounting a serious challenge to Elon Musk's SpaceX dominance in the satellite launch market, backed by significant EU investment.
Steph McGovern's BBC return with new show after axe
Popular presenter Steph McGovern is making a triumphant return to BBC television with a brand new programme, just months after her Channel 4 show Packed Lunch was unexpectedly cancelled.
Lyft Overhauls Loyalty Scheme for UK Riders
Ride-hailing giant Lyft has overhauled its rewards programme, making it easier for UK passengers to earn points towards free rides and unlock premium benefits with their everyday travel.
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.
World Cup Chaos: UK Fans Face US Entry Ban
Exclusive investigation reveals how strict US visa waiver requirements could prevent thousands of British football supporters from attending the 2026 World Cup matches in America. Discover the hidden travel barriers facing UK fans.
BBC to cancel Victoria Derbyshire show in major cuts
The BBC's Victoria Derbyshire programme faces cancellation as part of sweeping cuts to BBC Two's daytime schedule, leaving staff in turmoil and viewers facing significant changes to their daily programming.
James Martin's Saturday Morning Future in Doubt
Celebrity chef James Martin's popular Saturday morning show faces an uncertain future as ITV reviews its daytime programming lineup amid ongoing behind-the-scenes challenges.
Education Secretary: 'I didn't get brilliant GCSEs either'
Bridget Phillipson reveals her own academic struggles while launching new skills programme, urging students not to be defined by exam results alone.
WFP: Global hunger crisis escalates amid funding shortages
The UN's World Food Programme warns of catastrophic funding shortages affecting millions in conflict zones including Afghanistan, South Sudan, and Haiti, forcing drastic ration cuts amid rising global hunger.
NHS expands free flu jab eligibility for winter
The NHS has significantly expanded its free flu vaccination programme for winter 2024/25, now including people with learning disabilities, carers, and household contacts of vulnerable individuals. Discover if you qualify for protection.
First Aid Trucks Cross Into Gaza Amid Fragile Ceasefire
UN World Food Programme convoys deliver critical humanitarian supplies to Gaza as temporary ceasefire holds, offering hope to devastated civilian population.
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