Enterprise Allowance News Today

<strong>Letters: </strong>Readers recall the Enterprise Allowance Scheme, introduced in 1983, which allowed them to pursue personal and creative projects

Forty years ago, the Tories launched a scheme to foster entrepreneurs – but artists from Jarvis Cocker to Rachel Whiteread saw another way to use it. So did a government seen as hostile to the arts kickstart Britpop and the YBAs?

Over 50s who are out of work should be given support to start their own businesses, MPs have said.

Older people who are out of work should be given support to start their own businesses, MPs have said.

Last week, the British painter became a Royal Academician. On the eve of a major solo show he talks about Black British art, the difficulties facing working-class artists today – and the appeal of the Caribbean barbershop

IT is probably safe to say that Margaret Thatcher and the urban youth of the times did not get on. See music, graffiti, and riots for more details.…

Emma Lee goes inside the artist's studio with acclaimed sculptor Vanessa Pooley

In 1986 the NME’s 22-track cassette defined indie-rock for a new generation. Some bands featured, such as Primal Scream, became stars. But what became of Bogshed, the Mackenzies and the Shrubs?

From industrial powerhouse to Banners department store and reputedly the first escalators in the country – Attercliffe has won many accolades over the years.

A YORK area MP is to stand down at the next General Election.