The Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme was the top recommendation of the culture recovery taskforce. Catherine Martin is encouraged by early results
Minister inquires if Covid Digital Certificate could help reopen live entertainment
Reopening of cinemas but not theatres described as ‘inconsistent and illogical’
A report from the taskforce for the arts has a Christmas wish-list of recommendations
Next budget needs to include huge supports for a sector brought to its knees by Covid-19
Artist groups and politicians criticise changes to Covid-19 unemployment scheme
Public health officials concerned about alcohol and congregating in queues at venues
As the country reopens, cultural events will be last to come back – if they come back at all
The Covid-19 crisis has put millions of independent artists and small companies around the world under existential threat
NCFA says 72% of artists earn less than the minimum wage, 72% don’t have pension
Arts Council chairwoman thanks Minister for determination in representing the sector in budget negotiation
Arts Council chairwoman Sheila Pratschke says it must seek out and support artists of the future
Meeting discusses tactics following controversy over ‘downgrading’ of government department
Move comes after changes to the department viewed as a demotion by the sector
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices
