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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

National Trust sees membership rise following pandemic

Conservation body says climate crisis and inclusivity are its top priorities

Museums pay tribute following death of Queen Elizabeth II

Official guidance published for national mourning period

Michelle Donelan appointed as UK culture secretary

Donelan becomes 11th head of DCMS since 2010

Edinburgh must ‘fill the gap’ on its role in the slave trade, says review group

Recommendations include reinterpreting street names and researching city’s connections to slavery