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,…
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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…
Creative leaders to weigh in on inquiry into AI and copyright
A new inquiry into artificial intelligence (AI) and copyright, which will hear evidence from organisations representing musicians,…
Charity Governance Code issues ‘significant refresh’ on behaviour and inclusivity guidance
Updates to the Charity Governance Code have advised trustees to remain “open to new ideas, approaches or partnerships” at the not-…
Autumn Budget: What to expect and what industry leaders are calling for
As the 2025 Autumn Budget announcement approaches, cultural organisations across the UK are looking to the government for clarific…
Arts leaders Arlene Phillips and Sir Mark Elder join voices urging the end of the EBacc
Choreographer Arlene Phillips, conductor Sir Mark Elder, and actor Bertie Carvel are among the signatories to an open letter deman…
British Council calls for ‘urgent clarity’ on £197m Covid debt as government talks ‘stall’
British Council leaders have told MPs that, despite more than a year of talks with government over its finances, the organisation…
No UK government has ‘ever treated the arts seriously’ says producer
The UK suffers from a “malaise that no government has ever treated the arts seriously”, despite being “one of England’s mo…
London’s night-time economy still precarious despite tourism boom, says global survey
London is still facing challenges “sustaining a vibrant night-time economy”, despite other cultural indicators showing a stron…
The class ceiling inquiry
A new study into working-class access to creative careers in Greater Manchester will seek to provide local solutions rather than l…
Theatre leaders reappointed as Arts Council England members
Culture Secretary LISA NANDY has reappointed the CEO of Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury, DEBORAH SHAW and the deputy chair of Engl…
Council hopes dedicated arts and culture officer could ‘garner further funding’
Councillors in the Forest of Dean have agreed to allocate £120,000 toward hiring a dedicated arts, culture, and heritage officer…
Making culture count: Why better data matters
Data is vital to demonstrate culture’s impact, yet narrow, fragmented evidence continues to obscure its true value. Stephen Dobs…
Festival bodies team up to ‘grow and support’ future of cost-hit large-scale events
An organisation that counts BBC Proms and Edinburgh International Book Festival among its members is to join forces with a body de…
Government axes teacher training bursaries for arts subjects
Teacher training grants worth £10,000 for creative subjects are to be scrapped by the Department for Education (DfE), fewer than…
Should England introduce a tourist tax?
A well-designed tourist tax can be a powerful tool for cultural sustainability creating a revenue stream to support improvements t…
Ireland eyes permanent status for basic income for artists
Ireland’s basic income scheme for artists is to become a permanent fixture, with research showing that for every €1 of public mo…
Creative sector must ‘come together’ to give artists easier access to visas
A body that advises the government on immigration will spend the next eight months considering whether to recommend a visa exempti…
Badenoch pledges to shut down ‘rip-off’ university courses
The leader of the Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has told the party conference in Manchester that Tories would shut down “ri…
BFI and Indian equivalent join forces on film production
British and Indian cinema leaders have agreed to work together to boost international co-production and commemorate film heritage….
Norwich Theatre credits wage rise for thousands saved in staff turnover costs
The number of staff members choosing to leave Norwich Theatre behind them has more than halved since the organisation committed to…
