The Chancellor played both Santa and Scrooge in the Budget
Phillip Hammond’s budget announcement might have fulfilled the Christmas wishlist of millennial buyers, but the same could not be said…
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Review: Modigliani at the Tate Modern
Robert Dunt looks past the mythical reputation of Modigliani to discover an artist of real stature and complexity Flesh, flesh,…
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Oxford targets £250m bond issue
The university of Oxford is poised to close a £250 million bond issue in the coming days, contributing to a…
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Time for Britain to aim for the stars
With Russia lagging with yet another Soyuz failure, Britain should up its game in the global space race, writes Alec…
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A call for fairness on tax transparency
The global tax transparency drive is plotting a dangerous course that might bring more unfairness to HNW taxpayers, says Spear’s…
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Giving Tuesday: Sir Alec Reed on the Big Give’s £11m Christmas Drive
Sir Alec Reed’s charity platform, the Big Give, launches its #ChristmasChallenge17 – a week-long appeal which match-funds donations to different…
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Why cohabiting couples need wills
If you’re part of an unmarried couple, conscientious will and estate planning is key to circumventing complicated claims when either…
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Into Bogotá’s treasure trove
In Bogotá and beyond, the history and varied cultures of a complex nation are reflected in its architecture, food, and…
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Why the law of wills needs a makeover
The Law Commission’s recent consultation on wills highlights their impact on high net worth individuals and social equity, write Tom…
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Review: ORA by Heinz Beck at Brown’s Hotel
Emelia Hamilton-Russell embraces La Dolce Vita at Heinz Beck’s winter pop-up at Brown’s In these austerity-obsessed times, when an invitation…
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British philanthropists give £1.8bn in charity
Wealthy individuals in Britain gave more than £1.8 billion to charity in 2016, marking a major boom in British philanthropy…
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Temple treasures in Tamil Nadu, India
Tamil Nadu flies under the tourist radar, but it shouldn’t — this sleepy corner of India is a treasure trove,…
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Why investors should befriend robots and their creators
Robots should recognised as drivers of economic growth and productivity, and investors should actively seek the ‘superstars’ who are leading…
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Will British Europeans lose EEA rights?
A recent ECJ ruling opens up new questions on whether British Europeans can exercise their EEA rights in the UK,…
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Divorce and the Christmas dilemma
The holiday period can give nightmares to separating families, and it’s best to ensure all parties agree, with the help…
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Churchill’s last painting fetches £357k
A painting by Winston Churchill sells for more than five times its pre-sale estimate, but it’s no surprise, writes Olenka…
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Hammond promises homes fit for millennials
Millennials got a toe on the housing ladder in chancellor Philip Hammond’s first – and otherwise rather unremarkable – Budget…
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How HMRC profits from Paradise Papers
Government’s financial rewards for informants who reveal revenue offences is not an unheard phenomenon, and it’s not restricted to the…
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Book reviews: ‘The Upstarts’ and ‘White Trash’
How the US’s new breed of tech entrepreneurs conquered the world, and how the underclass didn’t. Reviews by Peter York…
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The new gold standard?
A gold start-up is set on reviving gold as a payment method, writes Olenka Hamilton Nine decades after Britain abandoned…
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