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Ian Murray appointed culture minister in government reshuffle

MP for Edinburgh South succeeds Chris Bryant at DCMS

Heritage at Risk Fund offers £15m to 37 local heritage sites in England

Tullie House and National Waterways Museum among the projects set to receive funding

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Tristram Hunt is right: the Holocaust Learning Centre is a bad idea

Who is scrutinising the government’s controversial plans for an underground venue in Westminster, asks Clare Annamalai

Change is in the air for museums in England

The sector is awaiting the results of a raft of reviews and proposals that will have a huge impact on its future. By Geraldine Kendall Adams

Abolition of DCMS would be a ‘step backwards’ for museums

Concern in sector over rumours that culture department could be broken up

Museum Estate and Development Fund to open for applications in May

UK Government confirms fifth round of £25m funding for vital repairs and maintenance work

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

Government's open call for evidence runs until 24 April

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

Review of funding body may begin before Christmas, says Nandy

‘Profound disappointment and disbelief’ over impact of autumn budget on culture

Peers scrutinise government’s tax and spending plans in Lords debate

Nandy plans to get Government Art Collection ‘out of the basement’

Culture secretary outlines goal to bring creativity back into schools and communities

‘Vandalism of the arts’: Nandy accuses Tories of creating cultural deserts

Culture secretary pledges to improve access and ensure consistent approach to repatriation in latest interview

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