Government figures suggests the gap in participation in the arts between the most and least deprived people widened as the country emerged from Covid restrictions.
Stux
New investment strategy for National Lottery Heritage Fund likely to feature larger grants for increased impact, with a focus on areas with greater need for support.
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The performing arts trade union has issued guidance to promoters and venues on transparent pay and safe working conditions for comedy acts.
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The date is two years later than outlined in the government’s National Disability Strategy, while an existing access card expands a free online booking system for disabled audiences.
Alex Rumford
Political thinktank says England needs a national music service akin to Wales' to ensure every pupil has access to high-quality music education.
Data watchdog decides regulatory action not required after arts organisations notify it of ransomware attack that resulted in customer's names and email addresses being stolen.
Neil Theasby
Calls for mental health benefits of arts and creativity to be recognised by government and form part of forthcoming 10-year plan.
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Members of the House of Lords open inquiry into future of creative industries to assess potential impact of emerging technologies.
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Responding to an independent review into England’s local tourism bodies, DCMS commits to pilot project to test new ways of operating.
CC0 Public Domain
With two of Boris Johnson’s most senior cabinet ministers left in the running to replace him, what might the arts sector expect to change under new leadership?
Chris McAndrew
A Memorandum of Understanding between cultural sector unions and the Birmingham 2022 Organising Committee sets out a commitment to fair pay and diversity.
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