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Banksy works cost public almost £150,000

Banksy works cost public almost £150,000
BBC News Saturday 08 August 2026, 23:52 UTC 1 min read
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FOI requests reveal Banksy artworks have cost taxpayers almost £150,000, with costs still rising.

FOI requests reveal Banksy artworks have cost taxpayers almost £150,000, with costs still rising.
FOI (ORG)
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