内容摘要：What was the atmosphere like in those last days as the administrators moved in?

What was the atmosphere like in those last days as the administrators moved in?

Sir Antony said: "Barbara Hepworth's work remains a luminary example of both an engagement with modernism and a return to direct carving."The opportunity for the museum named after her to acquire this important work is precious and should be supported."

The gallery is home to Wakefield's art collection, including significant works by Dame Barbara but excluding her finished works from the 1940s.Jenny Waldman, Art Fund director, said: "This rare and significant sculpture should be on public display in the UK now and for generations to come."Every museum should have the power to secure landmark works of art but in today's challenging funding climate they simply cannot compete with the prices demanded on the open market."

She added: "We applaud The Hepworth Wakefield for the huge ambition of their bid to bring this Hepworth home."The UK's drug safety watchdog is to open a new "digital hub" in West Yorkshire.

The site, to be located in Leeds city centre, would focus on digital delivery, software development and data science, according to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

The MHRA regulates new medicines, healthcare products and healthcare technologies for patients to use.Chronic shortages of foreign currency, which is needed for imports such as medicine and fuel, have led to a decline in Burundi's economic activity.

Analysts say that Burundi now runs on less than one month's-worth of foreign currency reserves for imports, while the regional standard is to have at least four months.Queues of cars stretching from service stations for around 100m (330ft) have become a common sight. They often last for days or weeks as motorists wait for fuel, which is being rationed by the authorities.

According to the World Bank, the annual domestic income of an average Burundian in 2023 was $193 (£142), the lowest within the East African Community trade bloc.Faustin Ndikumana, an economist and anti-corruption activist, believes Burundi's situation will not improve any time soon.