Britain has ‘nothing to apologise for’ over Elgin Marbles and should resist pressure to return them to Greece, top think-tank says By David Wilkes Published: 00:05 GMT, 20 March 2023 | Updated: 07:29 GMT, 20 March 2023 The UK has ‘nothing to apologise for’ over the Elgin Marbles and must resist pressure to loan or … Read more
Jeremy Hunt‘s back-to-work pension overhaul could backfire and spark a rush to retirement, experts have warned. The Chancellor abolished the £1.07million lifetime cap on tax-free pension savings in the Budget, as well as increasing the maximum annual contribution from £40,000 to £60,000. The move is intended to stop senior NHS staff and others from retiring … Read more
Returning the ‘Elgin Marbles’ to Greece would be a ‘very dangerous and slippy road’, according to Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan. The Cabinet minister suggested handing back the 2,500-year-old sculptures would spark a wave of demands for the return of other artefacts held in Britain. ‘Where does that end?,’ asked Ms Donelan, as she highlighted how … Read more
George Osborne is in secret discussions with Greece’s Prime Minister over returning the Elgin Marbles George Osborne, chairman of the British Museum, in talks over Elgin Marbles Believed he and Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis discussed their return last month The marbles were removed by Lord Elgin between 1801 and 1812 from Greece By Chris Hastings for … Read more
Tech deal with China for a £50million lab in Manchester will be axed within weeks amid national security fears about sharing the UK’s nuclear secrets Former chancellor George Osborne announced it with great fanfare in 2015 UK National Nuclear Laboratory was to help China National Nuclear Corporation But the Mail has learnt that the £50million … Read more
Tech deal with China for a £50million lab in Manchester will be axed within weeks amid national security fears about sharing the UK’s nuclear secrets Former chancellor George Osborne announced it with great fanfare in 2015 UK National Nuclear Laboratory was to help China National Nuclear Corporation But the Mail has learnt that the £50million … Read more
TALK OF THE TOWN: George Osborne’s £1,200-a-week west London bachelor pad may need a touch of babyproofing before ex-Chancellor, 49, welcomes a newborn with ex-aide fiancee Thea Rogers, 39, this summer By Charlotte Griffiths for The Mail on Sunday Published: 22:43 BST, 15 May 2021 | Updated: 22:50 BST, 15 May 2021 Quick George – … Read more
TALK OF THE TOWN: George Osborne’s £1,200-a-week west London bachelor pad may need a touch of babyproofing before ex-Chancellor, 49, welcomes a newborn with ex-aide fiancee Thea Rogers, 39, this summer By Charlotte Griffiths for The Mail on Sunday Published: 22:43 BST, 15 May 2021 | Updated: 22:50 BST, 15 May 2021 Quick George – … Read more
Puppies can be so taxing! Former Chancellor George Osborne gets the runaround from his Labrador Former chancellor George Osborne was out with his new fox-red labrador puppy He had taken the young dog to The Mutz Nutz grooming salon in Notting Hill Fortunately for Mr Osborne, the salon is allowed to open for its canine … Read more
TALK OF THE TOWN: George Osborne and his pregnant fiancee Thea Rogers have a mischievous new pup By Charlotte Griffiths for The Mail on Sunday Published: 00:02 BST, 4 April 2021 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 4 April 2021 It’s the dog all the toffs want to get their paws on these days… a fox-red working … Read more
George Osborne lands another new job: Former chancellor leaves roles at Evening Standard and US firm BlackRock to become investment banker at Robey Warshaw George Osborne served as David Cameron’s chancellor between 2010 and 2016 In 2017, the father-of-two stepped down as Conservative MP for Tatton, Cheshire Since leaving Cabinet he has held high power … Read more
George Osborne’s family wallpaper and furnishings business borrows £4million in taxpayer-backed loans to survive the pandemic Osborne & Little borrowed £3.6million from its bank through Covid loan scheme Upmarket wallpaper and furnishings firm founded by former Chancellor’s father Loan is underwritten by Government, meaning taxpayers could pick up the bill By Mail on Sunday Reporter … Read more
Boris Johnson in crony storm: Prime Minister overrules his advisers to hand peerage to ex-Tory treasurer who was embroiled in donations-for-access scandal The Prime Minister Boris Johnson decided to ennoble City tycoon Peter Cruddas House of Lords Appointments Commission recommended he be turned down It was claimed he offered access to then PM David Cameron … Read more