National museums
Free-entry museums to benefit from new business rates policy after landmark tribunal ruling
Institutions across England expected to see significant reductions thanks to change in Valuation Office approach
Royal Armouries to restructure due to rising operating costs
The museum is consulting staff on proposals to reduce wage bill by 9%
National museum leaders highlight risks of charging international visitors
Growing calls for London hotel tax as debate continues around free entry
Union members at Royal Museums Greenwich to strike
RMG said it is disappointed by the industrial action, which will take place on 11-12 August
Natural History Museum wins landmark business rates challenge
Institution becomes the first national museum to see its rateable value reduced to £1
Government failing to protect national museums from security threats, watchdog warns
Public Accounts Committee criticises DCMS for ‘lack of leadership’ on challenges facing sponsored institutions
National museums in England report 10% decrease in young visitors
Public investment is needed to remove access barriers, says MA director
Them and us | The growing divide between nationals and regionals
Inequalities in the sector are fuelling debate about philanthropy and free entry. Geraldine Kendall Adams reports
Public poll shows strong support for tourist tax to keep national museums free
Almost three-quarters of people would back ring-fenced levy to help sector maintain free entry
Reliance on ‘volatile’ income streams could put national museums at risk
Audit office recommends better monitoring of ‘early warning signs’ at DCMS-sponsored institutions
