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News in brief | Latest funding, projects, moves and more

Sculpture programme announced for Wakefield as Anglo-Saxon visitor attraction opens in Winchester

Thirteen museums to borrow major works as part of Weston Loan Programme

UK-wide grant programme enables smaller venues to display significant loans from national collections

‘Tipping point for restitution’: Horniman hands back first Benin bronzes

Six objects are among 72 items that will eventually be repatriated to Nigeria

Wellcome Collection speaks out on Medicine Man closure

Museum commended for ‘brave and ethical’ approach after announcement sparks fierce backlash

Paid curatorial training scheme launched

New Curators will support people from lower socio-economic backgrounds to enter the sector

Retailers prepare for biggest ever #MuseumShopSunday

Around 2,000 venues worldwide to take part in event to celebrate museum retail

National Coal Mining Museum agrees 10.5% pay rise for striking workers

Further industrial action called off after charity put forward revised pay offer

Art Fund increases Museum of the Year prize money

Applications open for next year’s prize

News in brief | Funding, projects, moves and more

Major appointments announced in London and Yorkshire, while two capital developments get funding boost

Bury Art Museum under review as council cuts costs

Local authority says culture provision is ‘the service least prioritised by residents’

Council pledges to reopen Nottingham Castle following liquidation of trust

Venue is currently closed as trust winds up its affairs

How to support World Toilet Day this year

Resources to help public attractions maximise the accessibility of their toilets