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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Jane Martinson

Sir Frederick Barclay relying on nephews to fund divorce battle, court hears

Sir Frederick Barclay, seen here in October 2019 leaving the high court after a preliminary hearing of his divorce case
Sir Frederick Barclay, seen here in October 2019 leaving the high court after a preliminary hearing of his divorce case, attended Thursday’s hearing via video link. Photograph: Kirsty O’Connor/PA

Sir Frederick Barclay, who along with his twin brother was once one of the UK’s richest men, is relying on his nephews to fund his divorce battle after being evicted from his luxury flat, a court has heard.

A high court hearing on Thursday heard that Barclay, 87, has not paid any of the £100m divorce order made almost a year ago and has halved the monthly allowance to his wife of 34 years, Lady Hiroko Barclay.

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