Tax spending, not earnings, to raise public sector pay
Philip Hammond is right that any public sector pay rises must come from the government’s current account — and VAT…
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A triumphant new look for the V&A
The new V&A exhibition space shows a museum readying itself for the future, writes Rebecca Morton The Sackler Courtyard, the…
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James Stunt net worth
Businessman James Stunt has an estimated net worth of £4 billion. Stunt was born to Geoffrey, a publishing director, and…
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Banker bites: Peter Gale of Hoare’s bank
Spear’s hears from Peter Gale, senior private banker and head of entrepreneurs at C Hoare & Co How have the…
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Petra Ecclestone net worth
Heiress, model, fashion designer and socialite Petra Ecclestone, has an estimated net worth of £230 million ($300 million). Born on…
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The Spear’s interview: Norman Lamont, the prophet of Brexit
Norman Lamont all but predicted our EU divorce back in 1994. Now the former chancellor argues that in 20 years’…
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Wimbledon gives its top players a 12% pay rise
The All England Tennis Club has raised this year’s prize money by 12% – taking the winners’ pot to a…
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Happy birthday Canada
This weekend the Canadian Federation marks its 150th birthday – an anniversary that we should all celebrate, writes Alec Marsh…
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RuPaul net worth
Drag performer, Model, executive producer, singer/songwriter, actor, entrepreneur, television presenter, radio presenter and author RuPaul Charles has an estimated net…
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Sarah Paulson net worth
Emmy and Golden Globe winner, talented American actress Sarah Paulson’s net worth is estimated to be $4 million. Sarah Catharine…
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‘Life enhancing’ London Art Week 2017 begins
The 2017 London Art Week brings 7,000 years’ worth of creative output to the capital, writes Rachel Parker Henri Matisse…
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Review: Hokusai — Beyond the Great Wave, British Museum
An important exhibition shows that Hokusai was much more than just the creator of the Great Wave, writes Christopher Jackson…
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Camilla Thurlow net worth
Former Miss Edinburgh winner and one of the stars of ITV’s Love Island Camilla Thurlow’s net worth is under review.…
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Marcel Somerville net worth
Musician, ex Blazin’ Squad band member and one of the stars of ITV’s Love Island Marcel Somerville’s net worth is…
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Bercow heralds the ‘business casual’ revolution
With John Bercow ruling that the ties can come off male MPs, is the humble tie dead, asks Alec Marsh…
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FCA report offers light relief in City
The UK financial regulator has unveiled its conclusions into a two-year long investigation of the £7 trillion asset management industry…
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Can government seize private properties?
If government were ever to consider requisitioning investment properties in London to rehouse Grenfell Tower victims, it would infringe upon…
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Asian buyers flex muscles in London art sales
Asian buyers fuel strong recovery at Christie’s Impressionist and Modern sale, with sky-high bids for art world’s ‘mega brands’ like…
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James Rodriguez net worth
James Rodriguez has an estimated net worth of £20 million. James Rodríguez began his football career with Colombia’s second division…
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Ben Affleck net worth
Born in Berkeley, California, actor Ben Affleck is reported to be worth £52 million. and has been involved in acting…
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