Arts organisations must show ‘solidarity’ amid anti-refugee threats, open letter urges
The culture sector risks tipping into “self-censorship” if organisations become too fearful to show solidarity to refugees, mi…
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What it means to be human: Why the arts and humanities are more important than ever
On behalf of the Midlands Arts and Humanities Futures Network¹, Professor Rachel Moseley argues for the importance of a co-ordina…
Culture sector responds to snub in ‘damp squib’ Autumn Budget
Rachel Reeves’ sophomore budget has been branded a ”damp squib” as figures from across the creative industries share their dis…
Autumn Budget 2025: Reeves quiet on the creative industries
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered her long-awaited second budget, with the creative industries receiving little look-in amid…
Scottish government ‘open’ to considering legislative culture change
Calls for the Scottish government to consider the creation of a dedicated Culture Act, embedding the sector’s importance in law,…
Tourist tax will support ‘iconic events’ and ‘world-class culture’, mayors pledge
A levy on overnight stays could help mayors invest in entertainment, grassroots cultural venues and the tourist experience, the go…
Funding body review ‘names truths the sector has long known’, leaders claim
Scotland’s cultural and creative heavyweights have responded to an independent review of the nation’s sector funding body, which s…
Creative Scotland exhibiting ‘gaps in provision’, review finds
Creative Scotland’s governance is “difficult to navigate and lacks transparency”, and must make improvements if it is to fully del…
Does the curriculum review allow teachers to step off the policy pendulum?
The recently published curriculum review has elicited a range of reactions and reflections. But primary school teacher and educati…
Manchester to gain dedicated grassroots venues network
Manchester will “lead the way” on supporting grassroots venues, city leaders have promised, following the release of a report find…
Former culture commissioner calls on sector to give Tories credit
Neil Mendoza, former commissioner for culture, has called for the arts sector to acknowledge the support received under the Conser…
Departing Belfast Festival boss vents dismay at ‘disgraceful’ Northern Irish culture spend
The departing artistic director of Belfast International Arts Festival (BIAF) has expressed frustration at the lack of political w…
Regulator launches ticketing site investigations as ministers plan to outlaw resales for profit
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced investigations into two ticket resale sites as part of measures tackling…
Inquiry to investigate ‘true value’ of the North’s creative capital
An inquiry into the economic potential of the North’s creative heft will “put culture at the heart of the growth agenda”, its supp…
Investing in creativity: A ‘smart’ solution for local regeneration
Ahead of the Autumn Budget, it is more important than ever to find cross-sector solutions to fortify the UK’s creative economy,…
Government expands Creative Futures careers scheme backed by Idris Elba and King’s Trust
Government has announced £500,000 of investment to expand Creative Futures, a programme delivered by the King’s Trust in partne…
Demand for arts sector support grows amid budget speculation
The proportion of UK adults who think the government should be doing more to support the arts has risen nearly 10 percentage point…
Creatives call on UN to harness storytelling in climate policy
World leaders must draw on storytelling arts such as literature, film and music in developing “serious” climate change policy…
University updates trans-inclusive advice to museums as FITA threatens litigation
The University of Leicester has confirmed it has made updates to its guidance on trans-inclusivity for museums and galleries. The…
The squeeze: Freelancers in a polycrisis economy
Although freelance work is a term used widely in the sector and in government debates, it is not recognised in policy terms which,…
DCMS’ call for unpaid City of Culture panellists provokes inclusivity concerns
Experts and “proven leaders” have been invited to apply to evaluate UK City of Culture bids – prompting criticism for its unpaid s…
Creative industry growth body celebrates £6.5m boost for grassroots sector
Creative United has fuelled a £6.5 million boost for grassroots creatives amid ongoing sector-wide challenges, the growth and dev…
RSC and campaigners herald ‘historic moment’ for renewed arts emphasis in schools
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), Independent Society of Musicians (ISM), and campaigners fighting for an arts-rich national cu…
EBacc reportedly set to be axed in move to broaden curriculum
The government is likely to junk the controversial English Baccalaureate (EBacc) in a move expected to benefit the study of arts a…
