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V&A to cut posts and merge departments

Financial impact of the pandemic spells the end of some specialist teams

Ideological rift persists as Icom restarts museum definition consultation

‘Warfare’ between reformers and conservatives has not subsided since Kyoto conference

George Monbiot withdraws from Science Museum event over oil sponsorship

SMG director says severing ties with energy companies is 'unproductive'

Former Tate director Alan Bowness dies aged 93

Bowness was the director of the Tate Gallery between 1980 and 1988

‘Polite but managed’ summit fails to allay concerns about government overreach

Working group to be set up to develop guidance on contested heritage

Hull plans energy efficient visitor attraction

Centre is part of £30.3m maritime project

Funding boost for four of Scotland’s university museums

Grants will help the museums respond to the challenges of Covid and focus on their audiences

Let England’s museums reopen earlier, say sector bodies

‘No logic’ for delay as shops and public buildings get the green light to reopen in April

Heritage Fund awards £18m to 22 organisations

Recipients include Black Country Living Museum and Brighton’s Royal Pavilion Estate

Viking treasure gives Manx museum a boost after lockdown

Discovery sheds new light on Isle of Man's past as a central trading hub

Coventry’s former IKEA could become national collections centre

Announcement comes as Coventry prepares to kick off its year as City of Culture on 15 May

Cultural programme aims to bring England’s high streets back to life

Historic England initiative to revive civic centres with outdoor art