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.
New analysis reveals the East Midlands is set for 94% house price growth, surpassing London. Discover the top investment spots like Nottingham and Derby.
Explore six of Italy's finest regional foods, from Verona's pandoro to Calabria's sweet onions, following UNESCO's recognition of Italian cuisine as intangible cultural heritage. Discover where to taste them.
Explore the bold, aromatic flavours of Hunan at Fiery Flavors in Surrey Quays. Our review covers must-try dishes like steamed fish head and why this regional cuisine is London's next big thing.
As Gaza ceasefire falters, Israeli strikes intensify in Lebanon and Syria. New report details mounting casualties, displacement, and allegations of war crimes across the region. Read the full analysis.
The Cornish language, Kernewek, has been submitted for the highest level of protection under the European Charter. Discover how this historic move will impact education, law, and culture in Cornwall.
A Lincolnshire woman's £360,000 six-bedroom property purchase goes viral, highlighting the stark North-South house price divide in the UK and sparking envy.
Goldman Sachs announces major expansion of its Birmingham office, creating 500 new roles in the UK's second city. Discover how this investment boosts regional employment.
Discover why epidural pain relief sometimes fails during childbirth. Expert insights on placement issues, dosage problems, and timing myths for UK parents.
Iran attempts soft-power transformation while cracking down domestically. Can Tehran's charm offensive overcome regional suspicions and internal divisions? Analysis of Iran's strategic dilemma.
Direct flights between London Gatwick and Cornwall's Newquay resume today after Skybus stepped in to replace collapsed Eastern Airways. Fares start from £79.99.
England's housebuilding slumps to a 9-year low as developers warn of a 'perfect storm' of rising costs and regulations. Can the government's 'Build, baby, build' ambition survive?
Plans to transform Crowlands Heath Golf Course in Dagenham into a 1,300-home neighbourhood with 60% social rent progress. Could this tackle the borough's housing crisis?
Sadiq Khan urged to investigate claims GLA officials told developers to dig trenches to artificially boost affordable housing start numbers. Read the full story.
Birmingham City FC unveils plans for a new 62,000-capacity stadium with a retractable roof and 12 chimneys, set to be the UK's 8th largest. A landmark for the city's ambition.
New Zoopla research identifies Britain's most affordable towns for homebuyers, with Scotland and County Durham dominating the list. Discover where property remains within reach.
SunCable's proposed 50,000ha solar development in the Barkly region could power AI data centres but faces concerns over bilby habitat destruction and local energy justice. Read more.
Greenwich Council approves 75 additional homes in Woolwich development. Local Sikh temple raises fire safety and noise complaint fears. Read the latest community impact analysis.
Wimbledon's plans to build 39 new grass courts hit a major hurdle as residents win the right to a judicial review. Discover the latest in this David vs Goliath planning battle.
Hammersmith and Fulham Council recommended to approve first phase of £10bn Earl's Court regeneration, delivering 4,000 homes and 12,000 jobs in West London.
Arsenal FC confirms its controversial £10m-a-year sponsorship with Visit Rwanda will terminate in June 2025 following criticism over Rwanda's alleged support for M23 militia.
Planning permission granted for two new tower blocks with 245 homes in Spitalfields, London's most gentrified area. The development includes social rent homes amid ongoing community concerns.
Plans for a new town with 21,000 homes on protected Green Belt land in North London's Enfield face staunch opposition from locals and conservation groups. Discover the debate.
The Princess of Wales delivered a powerful speech urging businesses to invest in early childhood development, highlighting the £45.5bn national benefit and the critical role of human skills in an AI age.
Plans to convert the former Catford Police Station into 63 affordable homes have been recommended for approval. The development promises social rent and intermediate rent flats in Lewisham.
Discover how Isaac Phang's Executive MBA at Bayes Business School propelled him from Associate Director to Regional COO at HSBC while balancing family life. Learn how this transformation happened.
Executive MBA student Rachel Knox shares her inspiring journey of balancing postgraduate studies at Bayes with pregnancy and motherhood. Discover her 7 key strategies for success.
Bhutan's Prime Minister reveals how his carbon-negative nation prioritises wellbeing over GDP and calls on wealthy western countries to fulfil their climate obligations.
A vacant 1980s office building in Hammersmith is set to be refurbished into a 45-bed care home after receiving unanimous planning approval. Read about the new facility for older people.
Camden Council unveils a 'once-in-century' plan to transform Euston with 2,500 new homes, 34,000 jobs, and a £41 billion economic boost by 2053. Discover the vision.