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Statues, exhibitions and activities mark Black History Month

Government makes two new Grade II listings to recognise significant figures

Nottingham Castle Trust appoints joint chief executives

Leadership role will be shared by Annie Hurst and Heather Mayfield

Culture sector embraces nature, but fears grow over scrapped protections

National Trust chief criticises government over ‘free-for-all for nature and heritage’

First artists announced for ethnically diverse commissioning scheme

Project will result in 20 new permanent acquisitions to UK collections

Heritage centre closure puts future of Burton brewing collection in doubt

Plans to maintain a local space to celebrate brewing heritage are unconfirmed

Charity law change paves way for disposal on moral grounds

Institute of Art and Law says legislation will give national museums more leeway on restitution

Museum of Homelessness to open first dedicated premises

Venue will be 'world class creative hub' for people with experience of homelessness

Sector welcomes energy relief but calls for ongoing investment

Price guarantee for businesses will last until March 2023

How can museums support communities through the cost of living crisis?

Ideas for how institutions can help vulnerable people this winter

Revised Spectrum guidance aims to move away from ‘gatekeeper’ mindset

Collections Trust hopes Spectrum 5.1 will encourage a more inclusive approach

How museums will be marking the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

Most venues are closing but plan to collect memories and offer people a chance to reflect

Museums Journal: the Climate Justice special issue

Our call to the museum sector to take bold action at this time of crisis