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Cornwall Museums Partnership to close after break-up of NPO consortium

Charity is currently in discussions with funders to continue some of its projects

Research highlights opportunities and risks of AI for heritage organisations

Main uses of AI include managing collections, visitor experience and commercial operations

Autumn Statement 2023: what does it mean for museums?

Changes to cultural tax reliefs and a boost for workers - but flat spending means departments will feel the pinch

Museum Shop Sunday an ‘important date’ on sector’s retail calendar

Annual celebration gives a boost to small businesses and independent makers, says Association for Cultural Enterprises

Creative & Cultural Skills to close after loss of arts council funding

Sector skills council for the creative and cultural industries announces that it is winding down

Land reform legislation could put Scottish museums at risk of a fine

Institutions are urged to check if they are within the scope of a new land register

Global call for Cop28 policymakers to put culture on the climate agenda

Museum and heritage bodies back call to action ahead of crucial climate summit

‘We failed in our duty’ to look after objects, says Osborne

British Museum must be more open in how it deals with controversy, chair tells trustees

In brief | News from the Museums Association Conference 2023

Our round-up of all the major launches, events and developments at the MA Conference in Newcastle-Gateshead

Chapter House Museum among recipients of King’s Award for Voluntary Service

Holocaust Centre North also recognised for outstanding community service

Boost for campaign to save birthplace of Brontë sisters

Fundraising drive launched to restore Bradford property

Gunpowder Plot house added to Heritage at Risk Register

Historic England updates register with 159 sites, as 203 are saved