The UK should take a leaf from France’s book to boost arts funding

Financial Times

19 Jan 2025

Comment piece
by Martin Prendergast

According to a 2024 report by the University of Warwick and Campaign for the Arts, the government’s core cultural funding dropped by 18 per cent between 2009 and 2023. Arts Council England funding also decreased by 18 per cent, and local government funding in England fell by 48 per cent. A 2023 analysis of 2,800 arts organisations showed a combined deficit of £117.8mn — the worst financial position in five years.