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New evidence links heritage venues to local economic success

Strong correlation found between heritage asset density and number of businesses per capita

Poll: should statues of slave trade profiteers be removed?

Vote in the poll and have your say

Palace House cuts jobs nine months after opening

Museum’s revenues are lower than expected

IWM Friends closer to agreement with museum

Head of Friends rejects report of acrimonious dispute

National Railway Museum in disposal controversy

Former director questions transfer of T3 engine to Swanage Railway

Welsh Assembly looks to increase self-generated arts income

Inquiry will examine efforts by arts council and other bodies

Museums seek clarification on new data protection laws

Issues include exceptions for research and archiving, and limiting fines for public bodies

£500,000 curatorial development fund for UK regional museums

John Ellerman Foundation looks to advance curatorial skills

Museums need clearer donations policies, says report

Written documents are often either out of date or not detailed enough

Northern Irish MLA calls for joint Belfast-Derry gallery

Ambition for national venue was stated in arts council’s strategic vision

DCMS announces £15m cultural regeneration fund for northern England

But thinktank report highlights continuing regional funding imbalance

ACE spends reserves as lottery income falls

Arts Council of Wales reviews lottery funding programmes