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V&A commission marks next phase of Ghana partnership

Unity sculpture developed with Manhyia Palace Museum in Kumasi

Pink Ball raises £2.5m for BM but comes under fire from climate activists and Greek government

Institution hails inaugural event a success and says money will be used to support international work

Scottish museums secure funding for essential building works

MGS has awarded 17 museums a total of £862,000 through its Repair and Adaptation Fund

Museums on alert for ‘smash and grab’ raids after Louvre jewel heist

Leaked report shows concerns that Paris museum had failed to modernise its security systems

Reversing car causes ‘substantial damage’ to Shakespeare family home

Conservation work could cost millions, Shakespeare Birthplace Trust warns

Ironbridge Gorge transfer was urgent, says culture secretary

National Trust takeover secures site’s future but could mean ‘difficult decisions’ about staffing and volunteers

Museums encouraged to apply to the ACE/V&A Purchase Grant Fund

Funding supports permanent acquisitions by non-national institutions in England and Wales

Hunterian returns ancestral human remains to South Africa

Ceremonies held in Scotland and South Africa to mark repatriation

Galleries at Frieze pledge support for sustainability charity

The Gallery Climate Coalition is to receive a percentage of sales from participating galleries

Call to widen global access to public domain heritage

Open Heritage Statement aims to promote open access through advocacy and practical solutions

Courtauld secures £30m donation

Money from the Reuben Foundation will help London arts institute develop a new campus

Belfast Historic Waterfront and Dudley join Heritage Places scheme

Six new areas will benefit from £200m investment initiative