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No plans to change law over Parthenon Sculptures row, says No 10

There are “no plans” to change a law which would prevent the British Museum handing the Elgin Marbles back to Greece. Former chancellor George Osborne, the chairman of the British Museum, has been holding secret talks with the Greek prime minister ...

05 Dec 2022 at 15:28

Greek prime minister accuses Sunak of scrapping Elgin Marbles talks at 11th hour

The Greek prime minister has expressed disappointment that Rishi Sunak “cancelled” a meeting in which he planned to raise the prospect of the return of the Elgin Marbles. Kyriakos Mitsotakis had been expecting to meet the British Prime Minister ...

27 Nov 2023 at 22:27

Elgin Marbles should be returned to Greece in ‘grand gesture’, says Lord Frost

Britain should hand back the disputed Elgin Marbles to Greece in “a grand gesture”, former Brexit minister Lord Frost has said. The Conservative peer argued the ancient sculptures housed in the British Museum were “a special situation” which ...

14 Dec 2023 at 16:50

Greece prepared to ‘fill the void’ in British Museum if Elgin Marbles returned

Greece is prepared to organise rotating exhibitions of “important antiquities” to “fill the void”, should the Elgin Marbles be returned, according to the country’s culture minister. Lina Mendoni gave an insight into the possible ways that ...

27 Dec 2023 at 23:51

Culture Secretary ‘very pleased’ ITV launched review after Schofield exit

The Culture Secretary has said she is “very pleased” that ITV has instructed a barrister to carry out an external review of the facts following Phillip Schofield’s departure from This Morning. Lucy Frazer spoke to the Culture, Media and ...

06 Jun 2023 at 19:23

Future of Elgin Marbles a matter for British Museum, says No 10

The future of the Elgin Marbles is in the hands of the British Museum, Downing Street has said, amid reports a deal that could see the sculptures returned to Greece is progressing. No mention was made of the ancient Parthenon ...

03 Dec 2024 at 14:24

Greece should recognise UK’s ownership of Elgin Marbles before loan – Frazer

The Culture Secretary has said that Greece needs to first “recognise” that the UK owns the contested Elgin Marbles before the sculptures could be loaned to the European country. Part of friezes that adorned the 2,...

22 May 2024 at 12:39

Starmer open to Elgin Marbles deal with Greece – reports

Sir Keir Starmer would not oppose any loan deal that would involve the Elgin Marbles being returned to Athens, according to reports. Greek prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will meet Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir ...

25 Nov 2023 at 19:33

George Osborne holding secret negotiations with Greece over Elgin Marbles

George Osborne, the chair of the British Museum, has been holding secret talks with the Greek prime minister over the possible return of the Elgin Marbles. The negotiations between the former chancellor and ...

03 Dec 2022 at 14:09

Everything you need to know about the controversial Elgin Marbles

The contentious Elgin Marbles could be returned to Athens more than 200 years after they were taken. Here is everything you need to know about the sculptures: – What are the Elgin Marbles? Also known as ...

04 Jan 2023 at 11:22

Ancient Greek flask once owned by Lord Elgin to be auctioned in June

A 2,500-year-old flask that once belonged to the Scot who brought the Parthenon Marbles to the UK is one of a number of privately owned ancient artefacts to be sold at auction in June. The 6.75-inch ...

29 May 2024 at 13:03

Sunak missed Greece talks after Elgin Marbles ‘reassurances not adhered to’

Sunak missed Greece talks after ‘reassurances not adhered to’ over Elgin Marbles

Rishi Sunak decided to scrap talks with his Greek counterpart after it was felt a reassurance to avoid focusing on the Elgin Marbles was “not adhered to”, Downing Street said. A meeting with Greek ...

28 Nov 2023 at 13:45

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