Outrage as British Museum accused of ‘turning national treasure into wine bar’ with flashy new buildings critics say will ‘betray’ 260-year-old design

The British Museum, one of the most revered cultural institutions on Earth, is facing a growing backlash after unveiling plans for new security buildings critics claim are “too flashy”, “out of character” and risk turning the historic site into something resembling “a shop and wine bar”. Opponents warn the proposals threaten to undermine the architectural