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.
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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.
The Perfect Show: Comedy by Learning-Disabled Artists
Discover The Perfect Show, a revolutionary theatre comedy created by learning-disabled performers. Opening November 2025 at Sheffield Theatres. Don't miss this landmark production!
Disability Activist Alice Wong Dies Aged 51
Acclaimed disability rights activist and author Alice Wong, a 'luminary of the disability justice movement', has died. Discover her powerful legacy and vision for a more inclusive world.
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.
Half of inactive UK youth classified as disabled
Groundbreaking research reveals nearly 50% of young Britons not in work or education are officially classified as disabled, with mental health conditions being the primary factor. Experts warn of a growing crisis affecting a generation.
Nabil Shaban: Disability rights pioneer and actor dies at 70
Celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Nabil Shaban, the trailblazing disabled actor who transformed British television and theatre while championing disability rights.
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.
DWP Launches Major PIP Benefits System Review
The Department for Work and Pensions has launched a significant review of Personal Independence Payment assessments that could transform how millions of disabled Britons receive support.
Wetherspoon pays £25k for disability discrimination
JD Wetherspoon has been ordered to pay over £25,000 in compensation after a pub manager subjected an employee with cerebral palsy to humiliating treatment, in a landmark disability discrimination case.
State ministers threaten NDIS boycott in Butler clash
State and territory disability ministers are threatening to boycott crucial NDIS reform talks with Health Minister Mark Butler over what they call 'unacceptable' federal government tactics.
Motability Scheme Misuse Revealed in Benefits Crackdown
Exclusive investigation reveals widespread misuse of disability vehicles as government considers major reforms to benefits system. Are vulnerable people being unfairly targeted?
NDIS cuts trap disabled Australians in hospital beds
Vulnerable Australians with disabilities are becoming trapped in hospital wards for months due to National Disability Insurance Scheme funding cuts, creating a healthcare crisis and human rights concern.
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.
Lee Anderson Proposes Scrapping PIP Benefits System
Conservative Deputy Chairman Lee Anderson sparks controversy with bold plan to replace PIP with tailored support system, claiming current benefits 'not fit for purpose' and creating 'perverse incentives'.
Dad would trade places with disabled son in seconds
Father Michael McGlade shares his emotional journey caring for his severely disabled son Riley and makes a desperate appeal for better disability support in the UK.
Wheelchair users fight patronising attitudes daily
An eye-opening exploration of the daily microaggressions and condescending attitudes wheelchair users face, and why changing social perceptions matters more than pity.
DWP changes PIP assessment rules after tribunal ruling
A landmark tribunal ruling has forced the DWP to rewrite disability assessment guidance after a woman's PIP claim was rejected for wearing a bra during her assessment, sparking widespread criticism of the system.
DWP reveals why PIP payments are being restricted
The Department for Work and Pensions has broken its silence on controversial new restrictions affecting Personal Independence Payment claims, revealing the data-driven approach behind the changes affecting vulnerable claimants across the UK.
Motability scheme costs £275m extra under Labour
Labour's controversial changes to disability vehicle scheme spark outrage as costs soar by £275 million, leaving taxpayers to foot the bill while disabled users face uncertainty.
DWP PIP assessment bra removal ruled unacceptable
A landmark tribunal ruling condemns DWP assessment practices after a disabled woman was forced to remove her bra during a PIP assessment, sparking widespread outrage and calls for reform.
DWP announces major PIP eligibility changes
The Department for Work and Pensions reveals significant reforms to Personal Independence Payment assessments, affecting how millions claim disability benefits across the UK.
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.
Blue Badge Support Could Offer £1,200 to Disabled Brits
Millions of disabled people across the UK could receive enhanced financial support through their Blue Badge eligibility, with potential payments reaching £1,200 annually in a major benefits shake-up.
Reeves targets Motability scheme in £1bn budget raid
Rachel Reeves announces controversial plan to scrap tax exemptions for Motability car scheme users, aiming to save Treasury £1 billion while sparking outrage among disability advocates.
Disabled face Motability cuts in Labour budget review
Exclusive: Labour's first budget could slash vital mobility payments for thousands of disabled people, sparking outrage among disability advocates.
NDIS rule changes put disabled lives at risk
Exclusive: A Queensland man who survived a catastrophic diving accident faces uncertainty as new NDIS assessment rules could strip away the essential care keeping him alive.
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