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Museums lack confidence to take climate action, finds report

Nemo outlines seven recommendations for museums across Europe to make impactful changes to sustainability

National Museums Scotland to return item to Nisga’a Nation

The House of Ni'isjoohl Memorial Pole will be sent to its place of origin in what is now British Columbia

Nottingham Castle workers left out of pocket following closure of trust

Forty-seven staff have lost their jobs with some still waiting on their final month’s wages

£4.5m for anti-racist actions in culture, heritage and sport across Wales

Government funding will support delivery of goals in the Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan

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