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Bilbao’s House of the Basque Language wins Council of Europe Museum Prize

Prize honours museums that make ‘significant contribution to the understanding of European cultural heritage’

Paisley Museum redevelopment costs spiral by £12.5m

Project has been affected by construction problems and soaring inflation

Outlook for Welsh culture sector remains ‘challenging’ despite budget boost

Arm's-length bodies welcome 'step in the right direction' but say more support is needed after year of crises

Louise Bourgeois spider to return to Tate Modern for gallery’s 25th birthday

Maman sculpture will be reinstalled in its original home in the Turbine Hall

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