News Accreditation ACE announces review of Museum Accreditation scheme Scheme must better reflect sector’s needs amid ‘challenging’ operating environment, says Emmie Kell
News Arts Council England Arts Council England review to avoid ‘debate between excellence and access’ Review of funding body may begin before Christmas, says Nandy
News Acquisitions Five national treasures to remain in UK following export bars Drawings of Kew flowers, a walrus ivory carving and a 13th-century bible are all now in public ownership
News Arts Council England New data tool enables English museums to explore access and investment in their area ACE says Culture and Place Data Explorer will highlight where engagement can be improved
News DCMS Labour will ‘put rocket boosters’ under museum and heritage sector, says Nandy Culture secretary acknowledges 'neglect' of institutions in speech at Science and Industry Museum
News Arts Council England ACE launches digital portal for export licences New system will permanently replace current email process
News Designation Arts council reopens Designation Scheme after review New process asks applicants to demonstrate place-based significance
News General Election Cultural renewal and an end to the culture wars: ACE sets out next steps after election Arts council says it is preparing to make the case for investment in the sector
News AI Research to explore how culture sector can use AI in a responsible way ACE and Goldsmiths will work together to develop best practice guidance
Analysis Freedom of speech The battle over free speech The recent furore over Arts Council England’s guidance on risk has raised questions about censorship in museums
News Freedom of speech NPOs must support freedom of expression, says revised arts council guidance 'Political' work will not lose funding, says ACE after censorship row
News Arts Council England Arts council to clarify guidance after NPO censorship row Funder says it is committed to free expression as sector questions 'unworkable' risk guidance