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Lewis Chessmen to return to Western Isles

British Museum also announces series of regional loans

ACE to fill funding gaps

Details of strategic support fund announced

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China: Several institutions founded by private patrons are scheduled to open in Shanghai in the next few years. These include the 11,000 sq m Long Museum in Pudong, established by collectors Liu Yiqian and Wang Wei, which is due to launch in October. One floor will be dedicated to Chinese antiquities, while another section will …

Law change could assist Scottish galleries

Proposals on property ownership could simplify loans and disposals

Thirty galleries to benefit from Catalyst funding

Extra cash will help increase galleries fundraising capacity

Museums seen as soft target

There has been a significant increase in thefts from museums and galleries this year

Museums see mobile benefit

Survey finds enthusiasm for mobile technology

Art Fund Prize unveils finalists

Three refurbs and a new gallery in the running

Haslemere Educational Museum wins family award

Welcoming staff praised by family visitor judges

Museum director suspended

Suspension follows issues raised by auditors

Government drops charity tax

Cap on tax relief will exclude charitable donations

Museum development fund shares out £8m in cash

Manchester City Galleries received £880,000