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Manchester Museum makes moves towards repatriation and diversity

Initiatives show commitment to restitution and anti-racist education

Leeds Museums and Galleries announces new head of service

David Hopes appointed following death of predecessor John Roles

Visits to museums and galleries down 77% in 2020

Covid restrictions saw rise in visits to gardens and non-London venues

Frustration in Northern Ireland and Wales over lack of detail on reopening

Call for ‘indicative dates’ to allow businesses more time to plan

Concern over suggestion of vaccine passports for museum visitors

Mandatory certification could create unnecessary barriers, warns MA director

Heritage sites bank on the great outdoors

Venues with gardens and grounds are planning for a busy few weeks

NMNI and Nerve Centre to lead one of 10 event teams in ‘festival of Brexit’

Immersive experiences will be at heart of the 2022 festivities

Landmark breakthroughs welcomed in Benin bronze dispute

Plans to return sculptures to Nigeria will have a ‘profound impact for many years to come’

Contest launched to find design team for Liverpool maritime quarter

National Museums Liverpool is leading on 10-year waterfront masterplan

Government interference in heritage threatens freedom of speech, warn historians

Open letter says ministers have no right to deny funding to projects they deem 'political'

Culture& appoints chair and vice chair as it embarks on ‘new chapter’

Miranda Lowe and Svetlana Leu to help charity build closer ties with museums and galleries

Museums Galleries Scotland reveals Covid support grants

Twenty-two organisations share £800,000