First the Arts Council England strangulated the English National Opera with severe cuts, and now it seems to have turned around when announcing special funding arrangement for the organization. However this means that ENO is not part of the ACE’s National portfolio of organizations for 2015-18.
The special funding arrangement with ENO will run for two years and ill allow the Arts Council to work closely with the company as they review their business models and governance and to set rigorous milestones to monitor their progress. Entry to the portfolio at a later date will be possible, but will depend on the extent of progress made.