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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'

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