Parthenon Marbles
Pink Ball raises £2.5m for BM but comes under fire from climate activists and Greek government
Institution hails inaugural event a success and says money will be used to support international work
BM director rules out restitution as he outlines plans to foster collaboration
Institution is 'not going to be embarrassed' about being a global museum, says Cullinan
Parthenon sculptures deal ‘still some distance’ away, says Osborne
Comments come as Keir Starmer meets Greek PM in Downing Street for first time
British Museum director wants to tackle Parthenon marbles issue
Nicholas Cullinan discusses contested objects, sponsorship and thefts in Radio 4 interview
Past the point of no returns
It could be a watershed year, following developments in several long-running disputes – despite some less-than-helpful interventions from the government
Row between Greece and UK puts Parthenon sculptures deal in doubt
Greek PM ‘annoyed’ as Rishi Sunak cancels Downing Street meeting
Number 10 rules out law change amid Parthenon Marbles talks
British Museum reportedly in advanced negotiations with Greece about returning the sculptures
Government delays bill allowing nationals to return items on moral grounds
Minister says more time is needed to understand the implications of new legal provisions
British Museum asked to clarify position on Ethiopian tabots
Campaigner says planned law change should encourage trustees to consider moral case for restitution
British Museum opens door to Parthenon deal with Greece
Deputy director calls for ‘active partnership’ after decades-long stalemate
