Analysis
V&A’s satellite plans take off
Victoria and Albert Museum aims to extend its brand by setting up projects in Dundee, east London and China. By Gareth Harris
Scotland makes capital gains
Despite finances being tight, new-builds and redevelopments are in progress in Dunfermline, Dundee and Aberdeen. By Gareth Harris
Organisations set out stall on unethical sales
Sector issues joint statement and holds summit to discuss further sanctions. Patrick Steel reports
Workforce diversity slowly improving
Although the DCMS has come close to making half of public appointments female, it has no explicit targets for sexuality, ethnicity or socio-economic class. By Patrick Steel
In the culture sector: plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose
Fifty years since the first white paper on the arts was published, many of the same issues are being debated, although politicians are now more reticent to discuss 'frivolous' matters. By Geraldine Kendall
Museums must take lead in healthy debate
Culture may benefit people’s wellbeing, but time is running out to lobby politicians on its merits before the general election. Gareth Harris reports
Creative Scotland boosts visual arts
Body increases allocation to regularly funded organisations to £100m and takes the total number of recipients to 119. Gareth Harris reports
Museums still having their work cut out
With the Museums Association's cuts survey and autumn statement providing little solace, there are fears that a loss of funding is taking some museums past tipping point. Geraldine Kendall investigates
Seeking northern exposure
The government has allocated £1m for an exhibition to celebrate the art and culture of northern England. Patrick Steel reports
Northern Ireland chief paints a ‘bleak’ future
Budget cuts and an imminent reform of local government create uncertainty. By Patrick Steel