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Media coverage of missing objects ‘misleading’, says MA director

Movement of objects is normal but documentation work has been 'undermined by structural underfunding'

Future of Buxton Museum unclear following dry rot closure

Museum was forced to shut in June after discovery of severe structural issues

Unesco unveils plans for virtual museum of stolen objects

Site aims to help strengthen advocacy for the return of looted cultural property

Museum of faith opens in Bishop Auckland

New institution explores 6,000 years of belief across Britain

Petition launched against reimposed 10% cut to Creative Scotland

Campaigners warn that thousands of jobs are at risk after £6.6m cut was brought back

In brief | Latest news, funding and developments from the sector

Vagina Museum finds new home while MGS launches scheme to improve access to culture

Government finally publishes ‘retain and explain’ guidance

Policy for managing 'contested' heritage first proposed in January 2021

Oxford museums return ancestral remains to Aboriginal communities

Remains were acquired as part of archaeological and anthropological practices that ‘caused much hurt’

ACE reveals streamlined museum development programme

Nine regional hubs reduced to five following shake-up

House of Memories Cymru dementia scheme launches in Wales

Fourteen museum partners are part of bilingual programme

Arts council staff report challenges around race, disability and personal belief

Review of workforce inclusion highlights tensions within the organisation

Cost-of-living crisis is hitting museums hard, report shows

More than 700 venues took part in the Annual Museum Survey