The British Museum is in talks with governments about the return of items

British Museum is forbidden from returning artefacts unless under very unique circumstances. In recent years items have been loaned to countries including the UK. British Museum 'in talks with governments about return of items' Under UK law, it is forbidden to return artefacts to the museum unless under 'unique circumstances'

British Museum in private talks with unnamed governments over returning artefacts. Repatriation requests came through ‘confidential diplomatic channels’. British Museum is in talks with unidentified governments over return of artefacts to British Museum. British Museum said to be in ‘private talks’ with unnamed foreign governments.

British Museum investigated over Ethiopian artefacts hidden from view for 150 years. Watchdog examining claims key details have not been disclosed about altar tablets that museum is facing calls to return. Museum facing calls for return of altar tablets from 150 years ago. British Museum investigating claims key information was not disclosed about tablets.