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Stop flogging statues, and give museums a slice of the art market pie

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An Egyptian statue from Northampton museum has been sold for £16m. There has to be a better solution to the funding crisis

Parks look for new ways to meet costs – with trees, bees and subscription fees

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With warnings that many of Britain’s parks are on a financial precipice, some are looking at novel ways to meet running costs

Crown Estate, ranging from retail parks to windfarms, valued at record £10bn

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Queen benefits as commercial property empire raises more than £267m in profits for Treasury and monarch

Do farmers really need bee-harming insecticides?

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Syngenta says some farmers have no choice but to use banned neonicotinoids, which are linked to declining bee populations. But is it true that no alternatives exist? With your help, Karl Mathiesen investigates.

Let us know your thoughts. Post in the comments below, email karl.mathiesen.freelance@guardian.co.uk or tweet @karlmathiesen

Flying colours: aviation and Rajasthan inspire Louis Vuitton show

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Luxury brand’s spring 2015 collection at Paris men’s fashion week inspired by men’s style director’s travel to India