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‘World-class culture in every postcode’: ACE unveils new National Portfolio process

Areas of focus for museums include collections stewardship, public value and business transformation

Museum leaders call for ‘transformation, not incremental change’

Arts council report warns sector is under severe financial pressure and faces ‘critical’ workforce challenges

New guidance shared for trans-inclusive toilet provision

Resource produced in response to the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s revised code of practice

What impact will the Turner Prize have on Teeside?

Economically-deprived region hosts exhibition and prize at Mima in Middlesbrough

New leadership for British Library as cyber attack recovery continues

Paul Bate, former head of the UK Space Agency, named chief executive

Graves Gallery forced to vacate collections due to heating system failure

The Sheffield venue is now seeking an interim city-centre home

Export bar placed on £4.6m Renaissance sculpture

Meanwhile £71m Rembrandt portrait becomes most expensive object ever given national treasure status

National Galleries of Scotland acquires important art collection

The 58 items were allocated through the UK Government's Acceptance in Lieu scheme

Government launches review of human remains guidance for museums

Legal, ethical and moral conversations 'have evolved significantly', says arts minister

UK museums and heritage bodies deepen long-term ties with Ukraine

Historic England in new cultural partnership as V&A unveils display of Kyiv treasures

National museum leaders highlight risks of charging international visitors

Growing calls for London hotel tax as debate continues around free entry

Shanaz Gulzar joins Glasgow Life as director of culture and events

Creative lead at Bradford 2025 swaps West Yorkshire for Scotland's biggest city