Craig Murray may now speak out from the cold but it is apparent that he believes that his stance has achieved significantly more than he would have in twenty years of quiet diplomacy.

CNN: The Spirit of Diplomacy: The envoy who spoke out

She is one of many prominent UK figures to be honoured by the city, but Murray Craig, the clerk of the Chamberlain's Court at the City of London, says that this is a "symbolic" modern version of a tradition which began in the 13th Century as an "economic transaction".

BBC: Jessica Ennis

Police have carried out a series of raids relating to the purchase of Rangers Football Club by Craig Whyte from Sir David Murray.

BBC: Rangers: Police carry out raids over Whyte club purchase