The Queen’s Embroiderer book review : ‘a giddying tale of astounding wickedness’
Christopher Silvester reviews a dazzling true story of greed and its pitfalls from the 17th to 18th century The queen’s…
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Spear’s leader: Time for a mongrel Brexit
The time has come for Britain political leaders to find compromise, and deliver a Brexit with bite ‘You have had…
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‘None of us wants to launder our dirty linen in public’ – expert opinion on Adele’s impending divorce
For most couples, the personal affair of divorce is dealt with away from prying eyes – but spare a thought…
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‘Champagne has always been champagne ’ – Thibaut Le Mailloux Q&A
Thibaut Le Mailloux, director of communications at Comité Champagne talks to Arun Kakar about trends in the wine region The…
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The War on Wealth: Inside the latest edition of Spear’s
The latest Spear’s includes Mary Robinson on Mandela, Bhutan’s pursuit of happiness and why the left is winning the battle…
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Wodehouse divorce: sometimes trust is not enough – expert opinion
A recent Court of Appeal decision highlights the need for robust and early intervention where trust assets become entangled within…
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Soho Wala review: Mumbai’s street food is here to stay on Marlborough Street
Chef Rajesh Parmar of Taj Hotels’ Thai Pavilion fame has now opened a restaurant that serves street food in style,…
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Sartoria review: ‘quite a lot of drama to endure alongside some sensational cooking’
Savile Row’s Sartoria might have slightly smaller portions these days, but it remains an exqulisite outing, writes Ronel Lehmann On…
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‘You’ll soon be hooked’ – Adam Dant on the London Original Print Fair 2019
Spear’s sends along it’s own,’printmaker by trade’, cover artist Adam Dant to seek out his favourite ‘hot off the press’…
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Bitcoin and tulips: the art of mania – Spear’s essay
As bitcoin surges past $5,500, Christopher Jackson looks at what art can tell us about periods of intense speculation Consider…
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Sam Leith: ‘Most theatre is a bit crap… bloody expensive – but sometimes sublime’
Going to the theatre can be an expensive and unrewarding business – even if every now and then it brings…
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The World, Residences at Sea announces return to London in Summer 2019
The world’s largest private megayacht will be anchored in Greenwich for six days in July The World, the largest privately-owned…
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A good divorce isn’t impossible – expert opinion
Parents who make decisions based on what is in the best interests of the children are likely to reach an…
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How Ritz Carlton revived Laurance Rockefeller’s resort in Puerto Rico
Andrew Harris experiences the delights of Laurance Rockefeller’s Dorado Beach resort in Puerto Rico, as revamped by Ritz Carlton On…
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William Shakespeare’s investments – Spear’s essay
Christopher Jackson talks to industry insiders to find out what the playwright’s investments can tell us about the Bard on…
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Are no fault evictions a ‘disaster’ for landlords? – expert opinion
Whether the proposals to evictions provide the solution and lead to legislative reform remains to be seen writes Tom Beak…
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Diary: ‘Paralysis is the word for our current political predicament’ – Rowan Williams
Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams muses over Shakespeare, Mugabe and alienation I struggle a lot with busyness: I sometimes…
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WEEKEND IN…Vienna
At the heart of Europe lies a city rich in both historical treasures and creative energy, writes Rasika Sittamparam ‘The…
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Alan Johnson – The Spear’s Midas interview
The author and former home secretary talks Lennon and McCartney, Blair and Brown, rock stars and toilets with David Dawkins…
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John Caudwell: ‘London will remain the capital of the world’
Entrepreneur John Caudwell has grand plans for his Mayfair development, and even Brexit doesn’t faze him one bit, writes Arun…
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