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Art UK teams up with Bloomberg Philanthropies

Partnership aims to improve digital access to the UK’s national art collection

Iconic objects to see when we go #BackToMuseums

Our pick of the highlights in store for visitors as the sector prepares to reopen

Hull West MP backs campaign to bring 100-year-old trawler home from South Georgia

The Viola has a rich history but lacks the funding to return to the UK

Museum of Brexit awarded charity status

Charity Commission grants status on grounds that museum is neutral

Museums celebrate Covid funding boost

Organisations benefit from latest round of Culture Recovery Fund support

Collections Trust announces plans for improved national museums database

Culture Grid to be retired as part of new digital preservation strategy

Art galleries to visit when we go #BackToMuseums

Our pick of what's on as the UK's galleries prepare to reopen their doors

Bayeux Tapestry loan on hold due to poor condition

Numerous stains and holes in artwork complicate UK plans to house the artefact

V&A backtracks on restructure of materials-led teams

Institution is extending consultation period to ‘seek further feedback’

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