6th March 2024

Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget 2024 has unveiled a range of tax relief support and project funding for the cultural sector.

Funds to improve environmental sustainability have been awarded as part of the Theatre Improvement Scheme.

5th March 2024

Research into the behaviour of new arts audiences post-pandemic found the retention rate of new bookers in 2023 was higher than it has been since 2016.

A series of arts positions will be included in government list that allows a lower salary threshold for creatives seeking to move to the UK under a skilled work visa.

Research finds just 2.3% of artists referenced in GCSE art exam papers are from Black or South Asian backgrounds. 

The Afghan Youth Orchestra’s four-date tour in England will go ahead after the Home Office u-turned on a decision to reject the ensemble’s visa application following public outcry.

4th March 2024

A new organisation, made up of a range of local government bodies, is calling for a fresh approach to sustain culture services in light of ongoing funding pressures.

Open letter from the company's Music Director says cuts have left it with a budget that is "not even sufficient for a small regional theatre".

29th February 2024

Spokesperson for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says concept of restricting audiences based on race is ‘concerning and divisive’.

Arts Council England is pursuing Mercury Prize winning musician Speech Debelle for around £100,000 in legal costs.

Revamped risk guidance from Arts Council England (ACE) marks "a complete turnaround" in its position on political or activist statements, according to artists' union.

Concerns raised over female dancers returning to work too soon after giving birth, risking physical exhaustion and injury.

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