Let's see...
Mathematics was never my strong point, but let's have a go:
Assuming exactly 7 years holed up in the embassy, and sod leap years: 365 * 7 = 2,555 days.
£16,000,000 / 2,555 = £6,262.23 per day.
£6,262.23 / 24 = £260.92 per hour.
£260.92 PER HOUR.
I don't bloody well think so. Bullshit.