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British Museum director Hartwig Fischer announced his resignation on Friday, while his deputy, Jonathan Williams, agreed to step back until the independent review into the theft had concluded

Director Hartwig Fischer and his deputy Jonathan Williams both announced their decisions on Friday.

The director of the British Museum says he's stepping down immediately amid investigations into the theft or disappearance of hundreds of items from its massive collection, including gold jewelry, semi-precious gems and antiquities dating to the 15th century B.C. Hartwig Fischer says he's resigning now, rather than waiting until next…

British Museum director Hartwig Fischer will step down after treasures were reported to be stolen or missing from the London institution.

The German art historian has been in the post since 2016.

Hartwig Fischer admitted the museum ‘did not respond as comprehensively as it should have in response to warnings in 2021’

No arrests made and Met is working with museum, which said last week it had sacked a member of staff

It is believed that items including gold and precious stones were taken over a significant period of time

It is believed that items including gold and precious stones were taken over a significant period of time