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The company believes if a deal can be done, it will unlock further fundraising opportunities.

That would in turn “deliver better returns for savers and unlock billions of pounds of investment”.

A UK government spokesperson said: "We are determined to ensure that arts and culture are no longer the preserve of a privileged few and are carefully considering how we fund arts organisations across the country to unlock more creative opportunities."

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