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Arts Council England review to avoid ‘debate between excellence and access’

Review of funding body may begin before Christmas, says Nandy

National Museum of the Royal Navy hit by cyber attack

Institution says incident is having ‘significant impact’ on the delivery of its services

In brief | Latest moves, projects and developments in the sector

King’s Tower opens to public | National Portrait Gallery immersive partnership | V&A Wedgwood acquisition

Toolkit aims to help museums share out-of-copyright works

Glam-E Lab launches new guide on making public-domain collections available for reuse

Funding uplift for Scottish museums ‘does not go far enough’

Sector bodies welcome budget boost but say much of the funding will be absorbed by rising costs

Turner Prize winner backs Gaza protesters at Tate Britain

Jasleen Kaur uses acceptance speech to support pro-Palestinian demonstration outside gallery

Closures loom as funding crisis worsens for local museums

Auchindrain Township, Museum of Cannock Chase and Alyth Museum all earmarked to shut

Parthenon sculptures deal ‘still some distance’ away, says Osborne

Comments come as Keir Starmer meets Greek PM in Downing Street for first time

People’s Story Museum welcomes public back after outcry over closure

Museum had been shut since the summer due to staff shortages

Two English museums nominated for European Museum of the Year Awards

Manchester Museum and the Sainsbury Centre make 2025 shortlist

Fit-out starts at Hull Maritime Museum

The £12m revamp is expected to be complete in spring 2026

Search is on for Museum of the Year 2025

Museums, galleries and heritage sites have until 27 January to apply for Art Fund award