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.
2025 CMA Awards: How to Watch and Nominees
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.
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.
SAG Awards Renamed The Actor Awards from 2026
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.
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.
Harper's Bazaar Women of Year Awards 2024 Celebrated
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.
Grammy Awards Returning to New York in 2026
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.
Rachel Zegler triumphs at Glamour Women of Year Awards
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.
Rachel Zegler dazzles at Glamour Women of Year Awards
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.
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.
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.
Ewan McGregor's Emmy & Tony Awards Double Triumph
Scottish acting powerhouse Ewan McGregor achieves remarkable dual success with Emmy nomination for Disney+'s Obi-Wan Kenobi and Tony Award win for Broadway revival.
Dannii Minogue wins Ally of Year at Attitude Awards
Pop icon and LGBTQ+ advocate Dannii Minogue looked absolutely breathtaking as she collected the prestigious Ally of the Year award at London's Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards 2024, delivering a powerful acceptance speech in a show-stopping fuchsia gown.
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.
Inside Soap Awards 2024: Complete Winners Revealed
The stars of Britain's favourite soap operas gathered for the prestigious Inside Soap Awards 2024. Discover who took home the top prizes and see all the behind-the-scenes drama from the glittering ceremony.
Dally M 2024: Worst Fashion Faux Pas Revealed
From sheer disasters to questionable colour choices, we break down the most talked-about fashion mishaps at the 2024 NRL Dally M Awards ceremony in Sydney.
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.
Inside Soap Awards 2024: Complete Winners List
The glitzy Inside Soap Awards 2024 crowned the best of British soap operas with EastEnders and Emmerdale taking home multiple trophies. Discover all the winners and dramatic moments from television's most anticipated awards ceremony.
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.
AA Hospitality Awards 2025: Britain's Best Revealed
Discover the crème de la crème of British hospitality as the AA reveals its prestigious 2025 award winners. From luxury country house hotels to charming coastal B&Bs, find your next perfect getaway.
Inside Soap Awards 2025 Shortlist Revealed
The full shortlist for the prestigious 2025 Inside Soap Awards has been unveiled, sparking fierce competition among the nation's top soap operas. Coronation Street and EastEnders lead the pack with multiple nominations.
Royal Shakespeare Company urges staff to take redundancy
The prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company is grappling with a severe financial crisis, urging staff to consider voluntary redundancy. The iconic theatre, a cornerstone of British culture, faces a perfect storm of rising costs and reduced income, putting i
Sally Rooney declines Israeli arts award over Palestine stance
Acclaimed author Sally Rooney declines prestigious Aky Arts Award, citing Israel's 'system of racial domination and segregation' against Palestinians. The move ignites fresh debate on cultural boycotts.
Music Theatre Wales thrives despite 100% funding cuts
Despite devastating 100% arts council funding cuts, Music Theatre Wales continues to thrive through artistic innovation and digital adaptation. Discover how this pioneering opera company is rewriting the rules of survival in UK's challenging cultural land
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