A ‘kiss of death’ lipstick gun and a purse with a hidden camera are among the haul of James Bond-style gadgets going up for sale in a New York auction. Most of the devices were deployed by the Soviet Union and her comrades in the Cold War against the US and look as if they … Read more
The number of Whitehall mandarins on £100,000 or more has gone up by 15 per cent in just 12 months. Official figures show a record 1,560 civil servants are paid at least three times the national average salary. The exclusive club has increased by 200 in the past year alone – almost doubling in a decade. … Read more
The first object discovered from London‘s largest ever Bronze Age hoard was spotted by a newly qualified archaeologist on his first job out of university. The Havering Hoard is a treasure trove of 453 artefacts dating back nearly 3,000 years including axe heads, spearheads, daggers, knives and copper ingots. Harry Platts was 21 when he started … Read more
The helmet and bravery medals awarded to a Spitfire ace who survived being struck by flak while travelling at 300mph have sold for more than £18,000. Group Captain Arthur Donaldson, of 263 Squadron, a hero of the defence of Malta during the Second World War, withstood being hit by flak which blew off his helmet … Read more
Holidaymakers can save as much as 55 per cent on winter trips to long haul destinations, new data shows. With many Britons dreaming of exotic, sunnier climes, return flights to locations such as Barbados, the Maldives and Thailand have plummeted by hundreds of pounds compared to last year, according to data from Skyscanner. However, those … Read more
Professional services tax haul set to cost UK Government £14bn as lawyers and consultants see slump in work By Helen Cahill For The Mail On Sunday Published: 22:31 BST, 9 May 2020 | Updated: 10:20 BST, 10 May 2020 A decline in the professional services sector will produce one of the biggest hits to the … Read more