Arts Council England

ACE asks government to extend National Portfolio funding to 2028

Plans to launch the next investment process in April have been paused

National Portfolio museums are becoming more diverse, ACE report finds

New figures show rise in culture sector workers with protected characteristics, particularly at leadership level

ACE review will explore how to protect culture from ‘short-term political expediency’

Government's open call for evidence runs until 24 April

UK Government announces £20m fund to protect English civic museums

Package is part of new Arts Everywhere Fund marking 60th anniversary of first arts white paper

ACE announces review of Museum Accreditation scheme

Scheme must better reflect sector’s needs amid ‘challenging’ operating environment, says Emmie Kell

Arts Council England review to avoid ‘debate between excellence and access’

Review of funding body may begin before Christmas, says Nandy

Five national treasures to remain in UK following export bars

Drawings of Kew flowers, a walrus ivory carving and a 13th-century bible are all now in public ownership

New data tool enables English museums to explore access and investment in their area

ACE says Culture and Place Data Explorer will highlight where engagement can be improved

Labour will ‘put rocket boosters’ under museum and heritage sector, says Nandy

Culture secretary acknowledges 'neglect' of institutions in speech at Science and Industry Museum

ACE launches digital portal for export licences

New system will permanently replace current email process

Arts council reopens Designation Scheme after review

New process asks applicants to demonstrate place-based significance

Cultural renewal and an end to the culture wars: ACE sets out next steps after election

Arts council says it is preparing to make the case for investment in the sector