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?
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.
Margaret Atwood warns her dystopian novel's themes are increasingly plausible in modern America. The author discusses Trump, Roe v. Wade, and resilient democracy. Read her full analysis.
New research reveals straight millennial men are the least likely to update dating app profiles, contributing to widespread user exhaustion. Discover the data and expert analysis behind the modern dating disconnect.
A Pentagon report finds Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth violated policy by sharing Yemen strike details on Signal, endangering US forces. Calls for his resignation grow.
A lawyer for 130 families disputes the pilot error theory in the Air India 171 crash, suggesting an electrical fault is more likely. Exclusive details from the UK meetings with victims' relatives.
Explore the standout memoirs and biographies of 2025, featuring Margaret Atwood, Anthony Hopkins, and political insights from Nicola Sturgeon and Jacinda Ardern. Discover your next great read.
A new UBS report reveals a record 91 people inherited billionaire status this year, as France and Switzerland reject new taxes on the ultra-wealthy. Explore the global wealth transfer.
NHS data shows a sharp 56% rise in flu patients compared to 2024, with 1,717 daily hospitalisations. Norovirus cases are lower. Read the full winter health update.
A new climate report shows New England's temperature rising twice as fast as the world's. Discover the impacts on seasons, ecosystems, and what it means for the future.
A shocking new report details 'harrowing human rights violations' at a Florida immigration jail, including detainees shackled in an outdoor cage. Read the full investigation.
Leeds United secure a stunning 3-2 victory over Chelsea in a Premier League classic. Read our full match report and analysis from a chaotic night at Elland Road.
Brighton & Hove Albion clinched a dramatic 2-1 win against Aston Villa with a stoppage-time goal. Read the full match report and analysis from the Amex Stadium.
Igor Jesus's first Premier League goal gave Nottingham Forest a crucial 1-0 victory over Wolves in a match marred by VAR delays and poor quality. Read the full match report and analysis.
A Pentagon report finds Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth endangered US troops by sharing secret Yemen airstrike details on Signal. The unclassified version is due this week.
US private sector employment unexpectedly declined by 32,000 jobs in November, according to ADP. The key government jobs report from the BLS is delayed until 16 December.
A damning report by the PFA exposes poor conditions for A-League Men players, including inadequate facilities and pay issues. Calls for urgent reform grow.
The second Angiolini report reveals systemic failures to root out sexual predators in UK police forces, with key recommendations still not implemented years after Sarah Everard's murder.
A parliamentary report blames 'shambolic' Whitehall decisions and poor communication for the collapse of the prosecution against two alleged Chinese spies. Read the damning findings.
UK shoppers are switching to pork mince as beef prices surge 27%. Waitrose sales jump 16% as home cooks adapt recipes like bolognese. Discover the cost-saving food trends.
The final IOPC report into the 1989 Hillsborough disaster confirms 97 people were unlawfully killed, but no one will face disciplinary action. Families speak of closure but not justice.
A coroner's report reveals mortuary staff faced 'significant chemical hazard' from formalin on repatriated Air India crash victims. Read the full investigation.
Families of the 97 Hillsborough victims say justice is denied as a report finds 12 retired officers would have faced gross misconduct charges. Read the full story on the latest developments.
A damning police watchdog report finds 12 officers would have faced gross misconduct for Hillsborough failings, but no one will be held accountable. Read the full story on the 'bitter injustice'.
Ofsted warns of a crisis as children's homes surge in cheap areas, not where needed. Vulnerable teens face unsafe, unregistered placements costing up to £30k a week. Urgent reform demanded.
A damning report reveals Australia's 'jobs for mates' political culture persists. The government's weak response fails to implement crucial reforms, undermining public trust. Read the full analysis.
A damning 366-page report reveals South Yorkshire Police 'consistently and intentionally' presented false evidence after the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, which claimed 97 lives. Read the key findings.
A damning 13-year police watchdog report finds South Yorkshire Police guilty of 'deep complacency' and a 'concerted effort' to blame fans for the 1989 Hillsborough disaster. Read the full findings.
A police watchdog report reveals 12 officers would have faced gross misconduct cases for Hillsborough disaster failings, but none will be disciplined as all have retired. Read the full findings.