The Data (Use and Access) Bill passed both Houses of the UK Parliament on 11 June 2025 and now awaits Royal Assent. Among the key reforms being introduced by the Bill are new powers to establish Smart Data schemes and a statutory trust framework for Digital Verification Services. This bill proposes new soft opt-in laws…
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Museum Data Services Launches
Funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies and the UKRI Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), the Museum Data Service (MDS) officially launched this September 2024. It brings together over 100 million object records from 1,750 accredited museums and other collections across the UK, unlocking an invaluable resource for researchers, educators, curators, and content developers. The MDS is…
New Military Aviation Heritage Network Launched
The newly launched Military Aviation Heritage Networks (MAHN) are regionally based groups of organisations that bring together those who care about aviation heritage, its conservation, commemoration, display and sustainability. Inspired in part by the IHSO project, the MAHN is funded by Historic England and the MAHN development project is managed by Biggin Hill Memorial Museum….
Industrial Heritage Support 