Retain and explain

‘Polite but managed’ summit fails to allay concerns about government overreach

Working group to be set up to develop guidance on contested heritage

Fears over editorial freedom as heritage bodies summoned to discuss contested history

DCMS summit will examine how the heritage sector can put ‘retain and explain’ policy into practice

Minister outlines controversial rules to protect statues from ‘baying mob’

Concern over legislation as government is criticised for stoking culture war

Art Fund backs MA call for government to respect arm’s-length principle

Charity echoes concerns about independence of sector