The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is set to be renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center after a board appointed by the former president backed the move. Democrats and the Kennedy family have called it a 'disgrace'.
Croydon Council is set for a £120m funding boost over three years after a historic government review. The new Fair Funding 2.0 model aims to better reflect local need, but the borough's massive debt remains a challenge. Read the full story.
As Britain's first musically-trained PM since Heath, Keir Starmer must move beyond talk to rescue a cultural sector crippled by funding cuts and inequality. Will he seize the Hodge report's blueprint for change?
A new 'Fair Funding' formula reshapes council finances, boosting deprived areas. But with most councils still hiking tax, is the crisis over? Explore the winners, losers, and impact on your bill.
Sir Humphrey Burton, the visionary BBC and LWT broadcaster who shaped arts TV and created Young Musician, has died. Read his remarkable story.
Liberal MP Andrew Hastie shifts immigration debate from numbers to 'who' after Bondi shooting, revealing a core conservative focus on 'Australian values'. Analysis of the political fallout.
Sir Humphrey Burton, the former BBC head of music who revolutionised classical music broadcasting, has died at 94. Discover the legacy of the man who brought classical music to millions.
Labour peer Margaret Hodge's review urges Arts Council England to slash red tape, scrap its 'Let's Create' strategy, and revive regional boards. A critical look at the future of arts funding.
A landmark review by Labour peer Margaret Hodge calls for Arts Council England to be shielded from political meddling, scrap its 'straitjacket' strategy, and slash bureaucracy to restore trust. Read the key findings.
President Donald Trump hosted the Kennedy Center Honors for the first time, celebrating artists like Stallone and Kiss while overseeing major changes to the prestigious arts centre. Explore the political and cultural implications.
Australia's opposition Coalition reveals its housing strategy as the nation battles extreme heat and bushfires. Get the latest on the policy details and the severe weather warnings impacting multiple states.
A new Sky Arts documentary, 'Nick Cave's Veiled World', delves into the musician's Christian faith, artistic evolution, and the profound impact of personal tragedy. Features interviews from Flea to Rowan Williams.
London's iconic but bewildering Barbican Centre is set for a £451m renewal. The project will tackle leaks, poor signage, and maze-like layout to create a fully accessible cultural hub by 2032.
South Australian Liberal leader Vincent Tarzia has unexpectedly quit, triggering the party's fourth leadership change nationally in under a month. Read the full story on the political shake-up.
The Royal Shakespeare Company plans to cut its workforce by 11% and merge costume departments to save £2.8m annually, citing a 'perilous' financial situation due to funding cuts and soaring costs. Read the full story.
The Albanese government is set to reveal a new east coast gas reservation scheme, facing calls from unions and manufacturers to target exporters and lower prices now. Read the latest.
Tonight's TV guide features a deep dive into festive classics The Muppet Christmas Carol and It's a Wonderful Life, plus the finale of The Ridge and Nick Cave's Bunny Munro. Discover what to watch.
Australian Senate Estimates hearings scrutinise the nation's fiscal outlook, cost-of-living pressures, and controversial public service cuts in Victoria. Get the latest political analysis.
A temporary 500-seat theatre made from recycled fabric and timber could open on Marble Arch island in 2026. Westminster Council is set to decide on the plan.
Squeeze frontman Glenn Tilbrook will perform an exclusive VIP show for donors to a campaign aiming to buy and revive The White Swan pub in Charlton as a community arts hub.
Squeeze legend Glenn Tilbrook is spearheading a grassroots bid to buy and restore The White Swan in Charlton, launching a crowdfunder with a VIP gig as a key reward. Help save this vital community hub.
A landmark report mandates critical thinking and liberal arts modules for all UK university students from 2026, aiming to combat misinformation. Discover the new skills framework.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveils a significant cabinet reshuffle, promoting allies and shifting key portfolios. Discover the new political landscape and its implications.
Discover the groundbreaking work of women photographers from 1900-1975 in this powerful visual exhibition. Explore their forgotten contributions to photographic history.
Explore the sharpest political satire from Australia's top cartoonists in 2025. A visual chronicle of global uncertainty, from US politics to Gaza. The collection is out now.
Discover how Susan Loppert pioneered arts in healthcare, transforming Chelsea and Westminster Hospital with 2000 artworks and performances. Learn about her remarkable legacy.
Scottish and Welsh Labour leaders hail £2bn funding increase and end of two-child benefit cap in Rachel Reeves' budget, hoping to reverse polling deficits ahead of May elections.
A new £15,000 fiction award and publishing deal seeks to uncover literary voices from refugee and migrant backgrounds in the UK and Ireland. Submit your work by 13 February.
Guardian Australia invites readers to nominate their favourite Australian children's picture book for a major poll. Share your beloved childhood stories today!
Richmond Council withdraws legal action after government revises funding formula, avoiding £45m cuts. Council leader welcomes 'significant improvement' in local authority funding reforms.