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

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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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It’s time for a revolution in learning and engagement

Created with a mission to respond to communities, our new manifesto is more relevant than ever

How museums can help prisoners connect with their loved ones during Covid-19

Q&A with Francesca Cooney, head of policy at the Prisoners'​ Education Trust

York Museums Trust enters redundancy consultations

'Survival depends on reduction in costs,' trust warns