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British Museum raises £3.5m to acquire Tudor Heart pendant

But debate grows in sector over high costs associated with treasure scheme

Cambridge University transfers ownership of 116 Benin bronzes to Nigeria

Move could have a ‘domino effect’ among other western institutions, says federal body

Hepworth Wakefield appoints Olivia Colling and Laura Smith as co-directors

Pair will 'complement each other's strengths'

Objections raised to British Museum’s visitor pavilion and landscaping plans

Conservation groups are concerned the development will cause 'unacceptable level of harm'

Ironbridge Gorge to lose 47 roles after National Trust transfer

Trust plans new 'economically viable' operating model for site when it takes over in March

London Museum workers to take industrial action over pay

But Tate dispute is resolved after staff accept improved offer

Report highlights state of England’s cultural infrastructure

£7bn is needed for repairs, maintenance and renewal

Historic Royal Palaces appoints director of palaces and collections

Melissa Hamnett to lead on collections strategy and major projects at the institution

Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft to close for ‘period of reimagining’

Staff at risk of redundancy as East Sussex museum announces temporary shutdown due to economic challenges

Museums to take part in AI marketplace pilot

Creative Content Exchange aims to provide access to public data and cultural assets

UK museum leaders hail China visit

Delegation accompanied prime minister Keir Starmer to Beijing and Shanghai

CCA staff seek ‘urgent clarity’ as Glasgow venue enters liquidation

Workers say they were told of redundancy with just a day’s notice