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Sir Mark was previously the director of National Museums Scotland.

Former head of V&A has suggested Parthenon marbles could be shared with Greece

An unnamed employee has been sacked and museum is taking legal action as police investigate

Mr Fischer resigned as director on August 25 following an estimated 2,000 artefacts being stolen from the museum.

An account of the tragic death of a young Vermont man is unforgettable; Radio 4 tells relatable tales of the animal kingdom; and Robert Peston and Steph McGovern launch a spoiler

A book that lays bare the absurd claims Brexit would reduce red tape – but leaves austerity out of the analysis

Its next director is going to have to implement radical culture change if the institution is to remain fit for purpose in the 21st century

The British Museum houses a collection of about eight million historical and cultural artefacts from around the world.

At home or at work, the most toxic relationships are the ones where we are treated with both kindness and cruelty. So why do we get hooked on them – and how can we take back control?

Greece argues that the scupltures were obtained illegally, while the UK says they were not

Don’t ever open your mouth till you know what the shot is”: such is the timeless wisdom of real estate salesman Ricky Roma in David Mamet’s Glengarry Glen Ross, and it is a maxim that politicians always do well to heed. Until now, Rachel Reeves, the shadow chancellor, has observed…