Analysis
Cultural bodies look at new ways to address bullying
National Portrait Gallery is first museum to launch Guardians scheme, which makes it easier for employees to talk about bullying and sexual harassment. By Caroline Parry
Organisations team up to put spotlight on collections at risk
Arts Council England highlights threats to long-term sustainability of institutions from ongoing funding reductions. By Rob Sharp
Museums urged to value freelance staff
Institutions should offer freelancers professional development and appropriate remuneration, and pay them on time. By Rob Sharp
This is what happens when a museum suffers neglect
The fire that devastated the National Museum of Brazil has led to outrage that the nation's cultural heritage has been neglected while huge amounts of money went to high-profile projects such as the 2016 Olympics. Geraldine Kendall Adams investigates
A mixed picture for visitors
London suffered a fall in visitor numbers for the third year running, but it's a different story in England's regions, with attendances and engagement up. By Caroline Parry
Business as usual in Edinburgh
Scottish capital continues to attract investment in its world-class arts and cultural facilities, but without the fanfare. By Caroline Parry
Museums from regions urge nationals to facilitate loans
A more proactive approach, lower costs and the standardisation of terms and conditions would boost the loans market. By Rob Sharp
Crunch time for Fusion as programme nears end
Welsh project's partners hope funding will be renewed in March, as the initiative has broken down silos and fostered a holistic approach to arts and heritage
Addressing the housing crisis
As the issue of homelessness worsens, more museums are creating programmes and exhibitions about the problem. By Rob Sharp
Jeremy Wright named seventh culture secretary in eight years
Can the new culture secretary overcome a lack of continuity and advocate effectively on behalf of museums, asks Caroline Parry
‘Respond to draft strategy’
Museums urged to provide evidence of what political and financial support they need, in response to the draft Culture Strategy for Scotland. Caroline Parry reports
The grass isn’t necessarily greener for rural museums
They may often be ahead of their urban counterparts when it comes to collaboration and community involvement, but rural museums often struggle to recruit staff, lack a voice with policy-makers and could be hit hard by Brexit. By Geraldine Kendall Adams