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Sector’s funding woes spark renewed debate about free entry

​A number of leaders say their views have changed but others say policy delivers a huge range of benefits​

National Gallery restructure shows sector’s ‘dire financial position’

Institution is cutting staff and reducing programming as it struggles to avoid £8.2m deficit

Row after British Museum removes term ‘Palestine’ from some displays

Director says story has been misrepresented as petition calls for terminology to be reinstated

First look at the new Paisley Museum

Photos and details released as construction finishes on major redevelopment

IWM acquires Dame Vera Lynn wartime archive

Collection of second world war entertainer includes fan letters and personal diary

Charity regulator to investigate financial governance at Glasgow’s CCA

Staff previously raised concerns that board was failing to act in interest of the charity

Cultural leaders to come together for Trans Day of Visibility 2026

Event to debut Museum of Transology’s new digital platform with over 1,000 community objects

In brief | Latest projects, announcements and moves from the sector

Spurn Lightship reopening | Underwater cultural heritage partnership | Herefordshire City of Culture bid

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'