The Arts Council England (ACE) has warned organizations to be cautious of “overtly political or activist” statements made by individuals who may be linked with them. The council suggests that ...

The UK scientist Mary Archer will scrutinise how Arts Council England (ACE) distributes public subsidies as part of a wide-ranging review overseen by the UK government. The assessment is part of ...

What does the £446m announcement of Arts Council England (ACE) grants mean for museums and the visual arts? So far, the public outcry has focused on the performing arts and particularly on ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Fear. Confusion. I was so struck by the depth of feeling across the creative ecosystem – even after the “clarification” – that I decided to tell Arts Council England how bad it was myself.