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‘City of closure’: Former CCA staff raise alarm about Glasgow’s culture sector

Loss of cultural venue is part of a wider pattern in the city, says group

‘Serious reservations’ about proposal to scrap free entry for overseas visitors

Concern in museum sector as DCMS and ACE accept recommendations of Hodge review

Public poll shows strong support for tourist tax to keep national museums free

Almost three-quarters of people would back ring-fenced levy to help sector maintain free entry

Cultural sector must ‘urgently find collective voice’ on AI

Audiences Agency report explores how cultural organisations can adopt the technology in a responsible way

Wordsworth Trust saves Lake District poet’s final home

Rydal Mount was on sale for £2.5m after struggling with falling visitor numbers and rising costs

Government drops plans to introduce copyright exception for AI training

Long-awaited report sets out need for further consultation and research

‘Major policy breakthrough’ as culture is included in England’s devolution bill

Amendment to give mayors new powers to champion the arts, heritage and creative industries

Who is in the running for City of Culture 2029?

Nine contenders make the longlist for accolade and £10m cash prize

Natural History Museum breaks all-time record for visitor figures

But attractions report 'toughest year since pandemic' amid cost pressures and growing competition

Art Fund launches scheme to tackle lack of diversity in curatorial roles

Empowering Curators programme provides fellowships for curators from global majority backgrounds

Call for urgent international monitoring of Iran’s cultural heritage

Sites face ‘intensifying risks’ due to escalating conflict and communication blackout

Reliance on ‘volatile’ income streams could put national museums at risk

Audit office recommends better monitoring of ‘early warning signs’ at DCMS-sponsored institutions