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What will the UK's new Labour government mean for the art trade?
From the end of tax breaks on overseas income to new anti-money laundering laws, experts weigh in on what we can expect from the change
UK party manifestos on culture: from more regional loans under Labour to the Greens’ EU pledge
The Conservatives, meanwhile, are focusing on protecting public monuments
Controversial Stonehenge tunnel scheme gets greenlight from UK government
Campaign groups say move is ‘as inexplicable as it is disgraceful’
National Gallery renovation plans contested—while Britain appoints new leader uncontested
In the letter for our November issue, editor Alison Cole reflects on the tumultuous times of two London institutions
Victoria & Albert Museum director says it is time to change UK law that stops museums from ‘disposing’ of works
Tristram Hunt aims to start a “conversation” about the act next year, arguing that some items should be allowed to be restituted or deaccessioned
Activist group’s film projection on Victoria and Albert Museum façade raises concerns about trustees’ politics
The ethics of the South Kensington museum are in question after hosting Conservative Party fundraiser
Partygate: debaucherous celebrations captured by artists through the ages
As Sue Gray report detailing the British government's breach of lockdown rules is published, we look at similar scenes in art history
Artists react angrily to Tory landslide result in UK general election
Issues raised include the environmental crisis and the future of the Labour party
Boris Johnson’s Conservative manifesto promises £250m funding for culture
Although Tory announcement calls it the “largest cultural capital programme in a century”, pledge is only quarter of Labour’s £1bn culture fund