Consultation about the impact museums can have on people's lives generates debate

New strategic framework introduces several pioneering changes

Draft due diligence guidelines on disposal by sale published

Museums are maintaining their exhibitions and events programmes, despite budget cuts 

Another fall in corporate giving means private investment is failing to make up for the decline in public funding 

Despite many museum services moving to trust status, local authorities do provide advantages 

Sector is less accessible to disadvantaged young people due to upheaval in higher education