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Exhibition Preview: Shakespeare’s Money & Medals @ British Museum

“Put money in thy purse” – here’s a free exhibition about money and Shakespeare.

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Who Funds The Mayoral Candidates?

Evening Standard reveals big business donations to Boris as the Mayor criticises Ken’s union funding.

Brixton's own currency.

Brixton Pound e-Currency Launches Today

The local currency goes digital…and there’s a special party to celebrate.

Next time I'll walk.

Obama Fined For Unpaid Congestion Charge

Supremo billed for £120. It never rains but it pours.

The Duveen Galleries at Tate Britain, by M@.

Top 10 London Art Philanthropists

Who gave what, when, and to whom?

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10 Things That Cost The Same As Fernando Torres

As the Spanish forward moves to Chelsea for £50 million, we list 10 other things the club might have spent their money on.

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London Transport Costs Rise For Cars, Buses, Trains

Fares and charges increase for many London commuters as the capital returns to work.

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London’s Most Expensive

Our London On The Cheap suggestions are priceless in these cut price times but aren’t you curious about how the other ‘recession un-hit’ half lives? We’ve been on a scout for some of the most expensive experiences London has to offer. Corniche Rolls Royce by …

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Preview: Free Theatre Debates @ London Festival Fringe

There’s been a lot of fringe theatre on Londonist of late and while we’ve been seeing and reviewing a lot, there must also be time for London Theatre Talks 2010. And so, the London Festival Fringe (which had us a bit baffled at their launch) …

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Arsenal Offer Shares To Fans

Image / onenil v2 Pssst…. wanna buy a piece of Arse? The Gunners are to offer fans the chance to buy up shares and, in return, have a say in the future running of the club. With each share in the £640m club worth £10,250, …

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Extra, Extra

Photo / John Kumar Hacks from across the world will be housed at One Great George Street during the Olympics The plethora of available part-time work means London is the most cost-effective city for students Forget crows and foxes, the new animal menacing polite London …