At the launch of the new Bentley sportscar in London's Mayfair last night, the Chancellor's tax-hike on high earners announced yesterday seemed to have taken its toll, as London's well-heeled crammed into the showroom for complimentary Cava but ignored the jewellery, handbags and villa stalls.
Bentley distributor Jack Barclay hosted the launch in Mayfair's Berkeley Square, which has long been considered a Mecca for wealthy hedge fund managers and private equity power brokers.