Covid-19
Fears that new government scheme will not save jobs
DCMS culture committee says the replacement for the furlough scheme ‘may not be able to stop unprecedented redundancies’
Welsh museums close amid local lockdowns
Several museums and heritage sites have closed in response to Covid-19 restrictions in six boroughs in South Wales
How will the new Covid restrictions in England affect museums?
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Royal Academy consults on cutting 150 jobs
Institution says it needs to reduce annual costs by £8m due to ‘severe financial pressure’
Update: museum tours allowed as long as social distancing is ensured between groups
Museums will be able to provide guided tours for up to 30 people
Voxpop | How are you welcoming staff back from furlough?
What are museums doing to ease staff back in as the job retention scheme nears its end?
Trendswatch | Fun and games
Lockdown led to lots of creative online initiatives to engage families, says Deborah Mulhearn
Consternation among nationals about government overreach
Demands to cut executive pay and increase commercial income have put arms’ length principle to the test
Tate denies using ‘strike-breaking’ tactics against workers
Tensions rise between management and staff as industrial action continues
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