Millionaire steps in to save local Banksy artwork
Author: Aoife Moriarty Banksy’s ‘Spy Booth’, near GCHQ in Gloucestershire, was inspired by last year’s global surveillance scandal. It is…
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Don’t underestimate the influence of nostalgia in watch design
… AND THE WRIST IS HISTORY Amid all the Cold War tensions of 1958, a remarkable piece of worldwide co-operation…
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Nick Foulkes manages to see the sunny side of life with a sunglasses addiction
‘Bright was the summer’s noon,’ wrote Wordsworth at the beginning of ‘Summer Vacation’, the fourth book of the Prelude, but…
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How Prime London property helps fund affordable housing, not wreck it
There is a familiar refrain in certain sections of the media and the political class revolving around how purchasers of…
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Aldi’s success proves that family ties can make, not break, a business
I recently learned that Aldi is an abbreviation of ‘Albrecht discounts’, Albrecht being the name of the family who own…
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Gloomy global news hasn’t stopped exciting, uplifting philanthropic stories
So much for silly season. This August has seen a ceaseless stream of ‘real news’ – from Gaza, Liberia and…
ByAldi's success proves that family ties can make, not break, a business
Family is not always bad for business – in fact, it can lead to a competitive advantage as each family’s…
ByGloomy global news hasn't stopped exciting, uplifting philanthropic stories
We all love a good headline and a heartwarming story, but this doesn’t always coincide with real, useful philanthropic solutions.…
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‘Revenge porn’ law not required in UK, according to peers’ review
As reported today by the BBC, a review of existing laws on social media crime has concluded that current legislation…
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A honeymoon in Jamaica’s Round Hill has three times the charm
As somebody who has ‘previous’ when it comes to honeymoons, I wasn’t taking any chances third time around with the…
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Book review of Flash Boys by Michael Lewis
Flash Boys: Cracking the Money Code Michael Lewis EX LIBRIS A Michael Lewis book is an event. Flash Boys, about…
ByA honeymoon in Jamaica's Round Hill has three times the charm
William Cash took his wife to Round Hill in Jamaica for his third honeymoon and she was delighted to find…
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Ferrari 250 GTO: World’s most expensive car goes under hammer
Author: Aoife Moriarty Next month, the 19th 250 GTO Berlinetta ever built will be sold at Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction…
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UK-Russia child abduction still a problem but new law may help
The wheels of international law turn slowly. On 1 October 2011, Russia became the 86th signatory of the Hague Convention…
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Review: This Was A Man, Finborough Theatre
This Was A Man (originally banned by the Lord Chamberlain in 1926) has to be one of the most clever…
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India’s richest set to quadruple wealth over next four years
Author: Aoife Moriarty A new report by the Kotak Group and Ernst & Young claims that India’s ultra high net…
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Toronto ranks 15th in world for millionaires, but Monaco beats it by a mile
Toronto ranks 15th in the world among cities with the largest number of millionaires per capita, according to a study…
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Where the world’s millionaires live: the top 15 cities for millionaires in 2014
London, Zurich and Hong Kong are rich in history, culture and, well, lots of rich people. Spear’s Magazine, a wealth…
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Raymond Blanc’s cookery school gives you skills, recipes – and confidence
I have been in pursuit of Raymond Blanc now for years. We have had a few brief meetings, including one…
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London’s top five salads, from Fera and Ottolenghi to the Modern Pantry
My general rule used to be (and often still is) that I would never order a salad when I am…
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