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Gods! Dragons! Horned helmets! Swords! Valkyries! The 15-hour apocalyptic epic is about to explode onto the Royal Opera stage. But what’s the best way to tackle ‘the ultimate opera’?

Until yesterday, you’d have been forgiven for thinking the outcome of the Coutts-Nigel Farage debacle was a lecture on customer service. City minister Andrew Griffith summoned our banks for a little chat, as if they were naughty school children who’d written swear words on the board.

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The Mayor warned that 10 per cent of London’s arts organisations are at risk of leaving the city altogether

Liverpool could become the new home for the English National Opera

City writes to arts secretary amid reports ministers backing Manchester and Birmingham to host English National Opera

Florence Moon has created Eno, a eco-conscious bra and swimwear brand for women with one breast

Arts Council England previously announced plans to remove the English National Opera because it is a national portfolio organisation.

Lord Sumption — former Supreme Court judge plus medieval historian — has the reputation of being the cleverest man in England. To this can be added that he’s an ornament to the London arts scene. I’m talking about his resignation from the board of the English National Opera. By quitting…