Schools facing shortage of drama teachers, Labour claims
Schools are facing shortages of specialist teachers in key areas including drama, posing a threat to children’s education, L…
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London tourist attractions could face strike action
London attractions including Tower Bridge and the Barbican could face industrial action following a vote by City of London Corpora…
Stage Directors UK to become a trade union
Stage Directors UK is to become a recognised trade union, the membership body has announced. The move is the culmination of a proc…
Glasgow arts centre cuts ties with cafe following staff protests
The Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) in Glasgow has parted company with its business tenant, Saramago Cafe Bar, following a disp…
EXCLUSIVE: Guildhall settles legal case with acclaimed conductor
An employment tribunal was due to consider claims relating to unfair dismissal, breach of contract and protections under whistlebl…
Redundancies at National Science and Media Museum
The museum is set to close for 13 months to undergo a £6m upgrade, resulting in more than 20 front-facing staff being made r…
Why are disabled people asked to work for nothing?
In a survey of disabled arts professionals, Unlimited found 87% had been asked to do something for nothing. Lucy Peters asks Jo Ve…
Norwich Theatre Royal becomes a Real Living Wage employer
As part of Norwich’s designation as a Living Wage City, Norwich Theatre, Royal has signed up to the Living Wage Foundation&r…
Visa system needs urgent reform to ensure global standing of UK’s creative industries
Without urgent reform there is a danger our creative industries – once the envy of the world – won’t be able to…
ACE faces harassment claim over employee’s gender beliefs
Arts Council England employee claims she was ‘harrassed and victimised’ due to her views.
Theatre company Middle Child moves to four-day week
Hull theatre company Middle Child is implementing a four-day week. The company announced the move, which it says has been done to…
EXCLUSIVE: Performing arts school ‘institutionally racist’, report finds
A performing arts school co-founded by Sir Paul McCartney has been found to be 'institutionally racist' according to a rep…
Staff at British Museum announce Easter strikes
Union workers at the British Museum have announced further strike dates over the Easter holidays, as part of widespread industrial…
Four-day week: Realistic vision or pipedream?
Birmingham-based Flatpack Festival has adopted a four-day week on a permanent basis following a six-month trial. Neil Puffett …
Changing fast and slow
Research repeatedly highlights that the cultural sector has a capacity issue to address before it can fully realise the benefits o…
Is there an Athena factor in creative arts?
It is becoming increasingly difficult to recruit and retain talent in the arts and cultural sector, particularly for women, writes…
EXCLUSIVE: Mercury Prize winner makes ACE race discrimination claim
Award-winning musician Speech Debelle launches legal case against Arts Council England claiming race discrimination.
Returning to work
A new initiative to champion the needs of freelancers with caring responsibilities is being launched, specifically focusing on ret…
Sector training opportunities ‘falling short’, says study
New report says the sector must invest in its workforce if the UK is to remain a leader in the creative industries.
Government urged to tackle discrimination and harassment in music
Music industry workers call for legislative changes to offer additional protections to those working in the sector experiencing di…
Jobs under threat at Hampshire Cultural Trust
Up to 20 redundancies could be made at a cultural charity in Hampshire despite it becoming a new member of Arts Council England…
DCMS and Creative Scotland staff set to strike
Staff from some of the UK’s largest museum and heritage organisations are also set to strike on Wednesday as they campaign f…
Culture organisations ‘struggling to retain staff’
Galleries, theatres and museums struggling to attract and retain staff due to rising wage demands in face of cost-of-living crisis…
Bectu recommends new rates for touring theatre professionals
Bectu has published new pay guidance for professionals working on UK touring theatre productions. The union guidance outlines new…
