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Nicholas Macpherson

Sir Nicholas Macpherson, treasury supremo and key figure in the Scots independence debate.

Mary Ann Sieghart profiles Haider al-Abadi, Iraq's prime minister-designate.

The life and times of Karren Brady, successful in business and now rising political star.

Becky Milligan profiles the Polish foreign minister, Radoslaw Sikorski.

Edward Stourton profiles journalist Mazher Mahmood, the so-called 'fake sheikh'.

Mark Coles profiles the new education secretary, Nicky Morgan.

A profile of Elizabeth Butler-Sloss, head of a major new enquiry into abuse allegations.

Could Elizabeth Warren be the next president of the United States of America?

London barrister Amal Alamuddin has become engaged to George Clooney. But who is she?

Jo Fidgen profiles the Glazer family, American owners of Manchester United.