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Former V&A boss Sir Mark Jones confirmed as British Museum interim director

Sir Mark Jones vowed to “restore the reputation” of the British Museum after his appointment as interim director was confirmed following approval by the Government in the wake of a theft scandal. Former chancellor George Osborne, who is now chairman ...

06 Sept 2023 at 09:05

Hartwig Fischer to step down as British Museum director next year

Hartwig Fischer will step down as director of the British Museum next year. The London museum, which houses historical artifacts from around the world, announced on Friday that the search for the next director will begin in the autumn. Mr Fischer ...

28 Jul 2023 at 12:16

Man interviewed by police following reported thefts at British Museum

A man has been interviewed by Metropolitan Police officers following thefts which were reported at the British Museum. The London institution revealed last week that the force is investigating items that are “missing, stolen or damaged” from its ...

24 Aug 2023 at 15:58

‘Frustrated’ British Museum boss says dealer did not mention more missing items

British Museum boss ‘frustrated’ art dealer did not mention more missing items

The British Museum’s director has spoken of his “frustration” after claiming the person who raised concerns about missing items at the institution did not say he had more artefacts. Emails leaked to BBC News claim the London institution was ...

23 Aug 2023 at 15:15

Hundreds of items missing from British Museum since 2013, records show

Hundreds of historical artefacts have gone missing from the British Museum since 2013, the institution’s records reportedly show. Gold coins, silver necklaces and 540 pieces of pottery are unaccounted for, according to a new Freedom of ...

24 Aug 2023 at 09:56

British Museum director Hartwig Fischer steps down amid theft inquiry

The director of the British Museum has quit after admitting that the world-famous institution “did not respond as comprehensively as it should have in response to warnings in 2021” about stolen artefacts. Hartwig Fischer leaves the ...

25 Aug 2023 at 16:47

Questions over safety of Elgin Marbles at British Museum after artefacts stolen

Itemising the stolen artefacts from the British Museum “could take weeks, if not months” and even calls into question the safety of the disputed Parthenon Marbles held at the London institution, an expert in recovering stolen ...

17 Aug 2023 at 15:38

British Museum boss reveals items have been stolen as staff member dismissed

The British Museum has announced items from its collection were found to be missing, stolen or damaged. The London museum, which houses artefacts from around the world, has launched an independent review of security as it ...

17 Aug 2023 at 13:42

British Museum deputy director steps back after boss quits over theft probe

The head of the British Museum has resigned and his deputy has stepped back in the wake of a scandal over stolen artefacts that has prompted a police investigation. Director Hartwig Fischer and deputy director Jonathan ...

25 Aug 2023 at 20:06

British Museum has recovered some of 2,000 stolen artefacts, says George Osborne

Some of the estimated 2,000 artefacts stolen from the British Museum have already been recovered, George Osborne has said. The former chancellor, who is now chairman of the museum’s trustees, said “groupthink” may ...

26 Aug 2023 at 12:23

British Museum seeks interim leadership following resignation of director

The outcome of the interim leadership arrangement at the British Museum is expected within days, the PA news agency understands, after the institution’s director Hartwig Fischer announced his resignation. Mr ...

25 Aug 2023 at 17:48

British Museum suggests Mark Jones as director after Hartwig Fischer resignation

British Museum touts Mark Jones as director after Hartwig Fischer resignation

The trustees of the British Museum have put forward a former head of the Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A) as interim director. Sir Mark Jones was announced on Saturday by chair of the institution, George ...

02 Sept 2023 at 21:14

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