Analysis
Museum services across UK jeopardised by funding cuts
As the Cuts Survey 2015 reveals that museums’ fortunes often depend on where they are, the Museums Association has called for the creation of a taskforce to explore how resources could help institutions outside central London
Scotland hit by 11% culture funding cut
Although the draft culture budget means less money for local and national museums, there was relief among some in the sector that the cuts were not deeper
Mining museums look to the future
The closure of the UK’s last deep-coal mine will necessitate a rethink of the role of mining museums and how they can remain relevant to visitors
Spending review widens gap between haves and have-nots
The spending review looks likely to spell further trouble for museums run by local authorities
How are Libor funds allocated?
Military museums have received £20m from banking fines, but the methods and transparency are being questioned
Paisley Museum to be transformed regardless of City of Culture bid success
Council says revamp will go ahead even if Paisley does not win accolade
Ancient Egypt: the same old audience?
Egyptology exhibitions have always drawn massive crowds, but are they just attendedby regular museum-goers?
Art Fund seeks reform of UK’s ‘weak’ export control system
Changes sought after plan to save a £35m Rembrandt for the nation collapses as artwork is sold privately to a collector
Experts welcome Iraq heritage initiative
Sector backs funding of project to address Islamic State’s destruction of archaeological sites, but international cooperation remains challenging. By Gareth Harris
New plan is an ‘important step’
Sector focuses on the second delivery plan for the National Strategy for Scotland’s Museums and Galleries