UK government insures Bayeux Tapestry during loan to British Museum
France’s Bayeux Tapestry is set to be covered by a UK Treasury guarantee of around £800 million ($1 billion) when it goes on loan to the British Museum in 2026. That means British taxpayers will ultimately foot the bill to protect the 230-foot-long tapestry against damage or loss during its journey from France to the UK. It’s part of the UK government’s indemnity scheme, which acts as the…












