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Row continues over removal of term ‘Palestine’ from British Museum displays 

Campaigners claim internal emails show decision was driven by ‘undue political influence’

Record ticket sales for Bayeux Tapestry exhibition

The exhibition generated more than £2.5m in revenue after opening for bookings on 1 July

BBC documentary to chart Bayeux Tapestry’s journey to Britain

British Museum unveils nationwide programme of activities to coincide with historic loan

BM director defends postponement of Jewish Culture Month event

Cullinan says cultural institutions increasingly find themselves ‘caught between opposing political pressures’

First look at the British Museum’s Bayeux Tapestry exhibition

Institution ‘confident’ about transporting artefact to London after two successful dry runs

Tributes paid after death of gem expert who exposed British Museum thefts

Museum awarded Ittai Gradel a medal before his death in honour of his ‘significant contribution’

British Museum’s controversial forecourt plans given green light

Camden Council grants planning permission for new welcome pavilions and informal landscaping

‘One for the ages’: British Museum reveals when Bayeux Tapestry tickets will go on sale

The exhibition is expected to attract up to 7.5 million visitors when it opens in September

Row after British Museum removes term ‘Palestine’ from some displays

Director says story has been misrepresented as petition calls for terminology to be reinstated

British Museum raises £3.5m to acquire Tudor Heart pendant

But debate grows in sector over high costs associated with treasure scheme

Objections raised to British Museum’s visitor pavilion and landscaping plans

Conservation groups are concerned the development will cause 'unacceptable level of harm'

Art historians question ‘unsuitable’ £800m Bayeux Tapestry insurance

Artefact to be covered under UK Government Indemnity Scheme during time on loan