UK politics
'Will the new UK government support the art market?'
The UK’s new culture secretary—the seventh in six years—has a lot on her plate, so whether the art market gets much of her attention remains to be seen
UK heritage minister says government has no plans to amend law that prevents museums from 'disposing' of objects
The 1983 National Heritage Act was debated in the House of Lords—but the issue of reform will be further discussed ahead of its 40-year anniversary in May 2023
Artist robot goes to UK parliament—and gives politicians nightmares
“Contemporary art project” Ai-Da gave evidence to the House of Lords, taking questions from bemused members
UK government art collection—containing some 15,000 works—finally gets its first public display space
The London viewing gallery will open next year
Art was never Queen Elizabeth II's passion—but her image was truly iconic
“You have to be seen to be believed,” was the Queen’s maxim for her own bold and supremely colourful attire
Mark Wallinger launches digital art project to raise legal funds for London pollution group
The Islington-based campaigners Nocado are fighting to prevent retailers Ocado and Marks & Spencer from setting up a depot adjacent to a primary school
UK court of appeal rules Colston statue toppling a 'violent' act—but protestors still 'not guilty'
Case was escalated after some Conservative MPs criticised the acquittal of the four protestors who removed the public monument
UK museums to temporarily close out of respect for Elizabeth II's funeral
Tate Modern and Southbank Centre will be open overnight to provide toilet facilities to those queueing to see the Queen's coffin
Remembering Queen Elizabeth II, the British sovereign who perfected the fine art of monarchy
Over seven decades, the monarch used ceremonial, media and heritage to project soft power around the globe
Michelle Donelan named new UK culture secretary
The former minister for universities has been promoted under the new prime minister, Liz Truss
UK culture secretary Nadine Dorries resigns amid party leadership change
Dorries, the 10th culture secretary in 12 years, was closely aligned with former prime minister Boris Johnson
Victoria and Albert Museum announces three new trustees including right-wing commentator Zewditu Gebreyohanes
‘Anti-woke’ activist appointed along with Rosalind Blakesley and Rusty Elvidge
‘It’s time to ditch the culture war rhetoric’
The next UK prime minister should abandon the war on "woke" and return to nuanced debate
London foundry redevelopment still ringing alarm bells for heritage campaigners
Question mark over historic Whitechapel site a year after boutique hotel plan approved
Frieze announces galleries for London fair in October and doubles down on city's 'global reach' post-Brexit
Amid rising interest rates and continued supply chain havoc, the UK's premier contemporary art fair resolves to celebrate the capital's position as an "international centre"
UK prime minister Boris Johnson resigns—here are the art world's reactions
From Cold War Steve and David Shrigley's creative responses to Bob and Roberta Smith's warning that bigger issues are at play
Constable painting rehung at National Gallery after protestors glue themselves to frame
The campaign group, Just Stop Oil, has targeted famous works at Kelvingrove, Courtauld and Manchester Art Gallery
Victoria & Albert Museum director says it is time to change UK law that stops museums from ‘disposing’ of works
Tristram Hunt aims to start a “conversation” about the act next year, arguing that some items should be allowed to be restituted or deaccessioned
Activist group’s film projection on Victoria and Albert Museum façade raises concerns about trustees’ politics
The ethics of the South Kensington museum are in question after hosting Conservative Party fundraiser
British sculptor Antony Gormley acquires German passport to battle ‘Brexit disaster’
Angel of the North artist now holds dual nationality and is ‘keen to retain links with Europe’
UK to investigate Sotheby's owner Patrick Drahi's stake in telecommunications giant BT amid national security concerns
The French-Israeli billionaire is the majority shareholder in BT through his firm Altice
Public body Arts Council England at risk under new UK government review
Sector professionals raise concerns about minister Jacob Rees-Mogg’s intervention
Within hours of its unveiling, controversial Margaret Thatcher statue in Lincolnshire pelted with eggs
The bronze work was initially to be installed at the Houses of Parliament in London
UK art market: too little, too late?
Britain’s share of the global market is at its lowest in a decade and art imports have plummeted. Without government action, experts say, the fallout from Brexit could devastate the industry
British Council workers strike over planned cuts that could reduce arts team by up to 20%
The UK’s international organisation for cultural relations has been subject to a number of cost-reduction exercises in the past year amid a massive funding shortfall
Scathing UK parliament report deems £120m post-Brexit culture festival Unboxed an 'irresponsible use of public money'
But UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport defends the nationwide initiative, saying that it will help create jobs
British museums including Tate and V&A not part of UK government's new Saudi culture deal
The partnership, signed in February, will focus on collaborations in the film, museum and heritage sectors between the two nations
UK's £120m post-Brexit culture festival launches at last, lighting up Scotland cathedral
Government-funded initiative Unboxed costs £120m and will include an oil rig installation from the North Sea
UK arts 'levelling up' plan—designed to redirect funding outside of London—blasted by city's mayor
Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries wants to redress "huge historic imbalance" in regional investment but mayor Sadiq Khan says it is "a devastating blow" to the creative sector