Decision will spark further debate over political activism and funding for the arts
Bands threaten to pull out of events weeks after Baillie Gifford cut ties with literary festivals
Originally built to house animals, the tiny properties are now beloved of celebrities and artists, a secluded oasis of peace in the city
Ending of Baille Gifford’s partnerships with literary festivals is another blow for the sector
Asset manager discussing viability of sponsorship of literary events in wake of Hay and Edinburgh splits
The former BBC executive made it his mission to bring the nation’s book collection online — then disaster struck
Blair’s Cool Britannia wasn’t just champagne and blinis in Downing Street — our exporters need a similar boost today
Attempts to resolve 200-year dispute were blocked by British Museum, newly released documents show
Funding part of £1bn refurbishment of institution but campaign groups criticise decision to renew partnership
Chair George Osborne says institution was ‘victim of inside job’ over decades
First-rate works by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the Scottish Colourists are on show, even if the narrative is muddled
The theft of 2,000 items risks undermining the institution’s founding purpose as a custodian of the world’s treasures
Institution’s chair says up to 2,000 items are missing after it failed to act on warnings
As 2mn revellers prepare to party, this weekend’s event has special resonance for descendants of the Windrush generation
Hartwig Fischer steps down admitting institution faces situation of the ‘utmost seriousness’
Rare works by Dutch master discovered by chance in UK family’s private collection
‘Portrait of Mai’, valued at £50mn, will be shared equally by two galleries in London and Los Angeles
Touring exhibition aims to find new audiences for prized masterpieces
More than 80,000 items, many never seen in public before, will be held at new hub in east London
Judges impressed by ‘personal and poetic way she extends the language of sculpture’
Lord Neil Mendoza insists British arts and media too focused on capital city
Vandalising works of art can sometimes expand our horizons
Prestigious UK architecture award highlights growing trend for sustainable design
Tracey Emin and Gilbert & George are among those planning to open galleries featuring their own work
Organisers are confident the flagship event will revive the city’s creative spirit despite the tensions
