Museums will need rescue package to survive Covid-19, say sector bodies
Neil Mendoza appointed to lead panel for cultural recovery and renewal in England
Financial crisis
European museums must adapt to survive, says report
The Network of European Museum Organisations calls for ongoing government support, more digital investment and new measures to weather "future storms"
National Trust for Scotland declares emergency measures
More than 420 staff at risk of redundancy and phased reopening plans announced
Independent museums in Scotland call for urgent rescue package
Half of independents say they will be in financial crisis by the end of summer
Grassroots fundraising efforts take off amid Covid-19 crisis
Viral challenges, quizzes and poster competitions among the initiatives to help raise money for the sector
Unesco hosts meeting of culture ministers to discuss Covid-19 pandemic
Cooperation and the need for emergency funding were key themes of the discussion
Writers’ museums fear Covid-19 crisis is the start of a difficult new chapter
Lockdown could push many literary institutions to the brink
‘Grave concern’ about layoff of education staff at museums and galleries worldwide
Open letter says educators are ‘more essential than ever’
Arts Council England confirms emergency funding for NPOs
Historic England also announces £2m for small organisations
Museums report huge income losses in Nemo survey
Despite costs, most have retained staff for now
Cornwall Council brings forward nearly £700,000 for cultural sector
Museums among those who will benefit from the funding
MGS unveils £700,000 funding for museums affected by lockdown
Supporting independent museums is key aim