Cuts
‘Profound disappointment and disbelief’ over impact of autumn budget on culture
Peers scrutinise government’s tax and spending plans in Lords debate
Scottish museums’ finances are ‘more fragile than ever’
Visitor numbers surpass pre-pandemic levels but 11% of venues fear closure, finds new MGS survey
Northumberland sites may join Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums partnership
Council mulls new delivery model for museums managed by Woodhorn Charitable Trust
Edinburgh council hopes to reopen People’s Story museum in December
Proposal to shut working-class history museum through winter led to a public outcry
New funding brings ray of hope after turbulent time for museums in Wales
Despite receiving a much-needed financial boost this month, the Welsh sector is still reeling from a difficult year of budget cuts and government strife
It’s time for a rallying cry to the new government
With a fresh culture secretary in post, plus many young MPs spread across the UK, now is the moment to advocate for the vital role museums play. By Simon Stephens
Backlash over BBC story on value of Birmingham’s artworks
Collections should not be seen as financial assets, say sector leaders
Unethical disposal could endanger public trust, say museum bodies
Arts Council England releases joint statement on financially motivated sales from collections
Local government funding for culture and leisure down £2.3bn since 2010
Two reports expose the impact of austerity on the sector
A ticking time bomb for Scottish museums
The sector is increasingly fragile as lower visitor numbers since Covid and reduced public funding continue to bite. Geraldine Kendall Adams reports
