Arts Council boss vows more funding for those at early stages of career

Sir Nicholas Serota says east of England and libraries could also be priorities in 10-year plan

More artists, writers and composers at an early stage of their careers should get public money from Arts Council England, the body’s chairman, Sir Nicholas Serota, has said.

The east of England could also benefit from extra investment in the coming years and libraries are set to get more help to play a larger role in their communities.

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