Nightlife leaders warn business rates relief must go beyond pubs
Pubs-only business rates relief risks destabilising the interconnected night-time economy as venues face average 76% rate rises, threatening jobs and cultural infrastructure.
london's brutalist barbican centre announces upcoming closure for renovation by asif khan
Barbican Centre will close for one year from June 2028 for a major renovation to restore public spaces, modernize infrastructure, and improve accessibility and sustainability.
Be playful, try new things!' The Southbank Centre's Mark Ball on his new festival, Multitudes
In a world where we are still facing the financial challenges coming out of Covid, high inflation and static public funding, balancing community use with ticketed events is crucial.