News
Regimental museums prepare for Ministry of Defence cuts
Ministry to halve number of museums it funds by 2030
MA defends IWM’s disposal of films, books, pamphlets and periodicals
Disposals are in line with MA’s Code of Ethics
BMT “may have to close some sites”
Proposed cuts could force museums to close, warns Birmingham Museums Trust
Maria Balshaw tipped to be next Tate director
Manchester galleries director looks set to take on high profile role
Kirklees Council backs down on £20m Bacon sale proposal
Attempt to sell painting by Francis Bacon would forfeit ownership to Contemporary Art Society
Government inquiry acknowledges risk of ‘cultural cold spots’
Select committee calls for better regional funding balance
NMS workers threaten strike in dispute over seating
Row reflects existing tensions between staff and management
Red House Museum in Gomersal shuts its doors
Kirklees Council invites local groups to take over building
Scottish government cuts budget for cultural collections by 4.5%
But funding for NMS and non-nationals will stay at the same level