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Proposed changes to human remains law could have ‘unintended consequences’

Archaeologists call for greater input in government discussions and a review of current guidance

Gen Z put off visiting historic houses by transport challenges and cost

But young people value heritage sites as places to unplug from technology, according to report

Plans underway to create spy museum in London’s Blitz tunnels

Military Intelligence Museum in partnership to develop new underground heritage attraction

ACE urges caution on using generative AI in funding bids

Arm's-length body publishes its first position statement on AI

New toolkit provides advice on integrating queer narratives in heritage spaces

Free resource advises heritage workers on how to explore LGBTQ+ themes in historic sites

National Trust calls for more investment in historic environment

Demand follows research that shows how public value their local heritage

Chiswick House unveils artist studios

Project is part of a wider £6.4m project to create new spaces for the local community

Visitor numbers below pre-pandemic levels, shows new report

Figures come from five year trends in Arts Council England’s Annual Museum Survey

Manchester Museum named European Museum of the Year

Ceremony held in the Polish city of Białystok where five other awards were announced

Museums in Chelmsford and Norwich acquire gold coin hoards

Significant discoveries of Roman and Anglo-Saxon gold coins to go on permanent display

Capital Jewish Museum says fatal shooting was ‘act of horrific antisemitic violence’

Two Israeli embassy staff were killed while leaving an event at the museum

Welsh Government outlines new Priorities for Culture

Welsh museum and heritage sectors will share £7m towards delivering government's ambitions