A new book, ‘Alpha City’, surveys a metropolis ensnared by the super-rich, which shines an even brighter light on inequality today, says Ceri Radford. How did things go so horribly awry?
meant a genteel rotation between country and townhouse, the latter often standing vacant while mouldering tenements teemed., is the detachment of a new cadre of super-wealthy global elite from their surroundings. Earlier waves of wealth prompted investment in the city that benefitted everyone, such as the Victorian creation of parks and public spaces.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
No10 'to make York England's second city' by moving staff from LondonTHE Government could make York England’s second city by moving thousands of Whitehall staff from London. Departments have two weeks to submit plans to relocate officials from the capital into regio…
Read more »
London City takes off as a ‘summer-sun’ airportFour out of five past users of the Docklands airport say they are likely to travel soon
Read more »
There's a van delivering Aperol spritzes and espresso martinis around LondonThe cocktails are served on tap by a bartender wearing a face mask and gloves.
Read more »
Inside Coronation Street actress Kate Ford's lavish south London homeCoronation Street actress Kate Ford, who plays Tracey Barlow, lives in a lavish home in South London with her 12-year-old son. Let's take a look inside...
Read more »
Police officer stabbed during arrest in LondonOfficer knifed in arm during chase after police called to reports of man with knife
Read more »