Why Russia’s richest woman is backing Sadiq Khan
The two unlikely bedfellows are looking to revolutionise London’s primary schools. Olenka Hamilton finds out how. Darcey Bussell, Joanne McCartney,…
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Review: Oscar Wilde, l’impertinent absolu, Paris & L’Hotel
Melinda Hughes spends a Wilde weekend in Paris, visiting an exhibition celebrating the life of the great man and staying…
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Dark, irreverent & powerful: Keith Cunningham’s ‘Unseen Paintings’ on show
The rare works of ‘the man who didn’t want to be seen’ are finally on display, writes Christabel Milbanke. From…
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Peace One Day promotes non-violence through star-studded blue chip art auction
Art works by Damien Hirst, Sir Antony Gormley and The Chapman Brothers are among lots being auctioned online to mark…
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Peter Beard’s photography captures the alive, the dead, and the iconic
From African wildlife to Jackie Kennedy and the Stones, Peter Beard brings his subjects to life — but, he tells…
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Elizabeth Hurley launches City Veterans’ Network’s 2016 Poppy Day Dinner
This year’s glitzy charity dinner will be held on November 2nd at the Hurlingham Club with Spear’s as media partner.…
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Best places to buy a second home for winter
What’s your idea of the perfect winter escape? Do you dream of a snugly chalet, a roaring fire and views…
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Why Hawaii’s Poké is taking London by storm
Protein-packed Poké is everything a buzzing city needs for lunch, and it seems to be the only food Londoners are…
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Bulgaria’s beauty and cultural heritage remains a pristine secret
The mountains of southern Bulgaria are home to one of Europe’s great areas of historic interest — and yet the…
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Meet JP Oliver, Miami’s ‘rock and roll’ hotel manager
Hotel kingpin JP Oliver tells Zak Smith about his glamorous lifestyle and why The Confidante will be an exciting new…
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Review: London Design Biennale
Alex Matchett wanders through worldly installations at the design gala, pondering over Utopia’s ever-moving horizon. London is not Utopia and…
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Daybreaker wakes up the City with a high-octane morning rave
Covered in biodegradable glitter, Christabel Milbanke Brayson kickstarts her day with a euphoric non-alcoholic ‘rave-elution’. You can always take the…
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Kaleidoscopic view: Allegra Hicks on being a ‘lifestyle designer’
The distinctive designs and ‘alphabet’ of the Italian designer have developed from her lifelong exposure to a broad canvas of…
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Why the Devonshire Club will excite the Square Mile’s sybarites
A new private members’ club is set to make the Square Mile rather less square, writes Alistair MacQueen. Seated at…
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How ‘effective altruism’ can save the world
William MacAskill’s youth, scepticism and academic exactitude are some of the qualities that won him a legion of fans, writes…
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The iconic Byblos in St. Tropez goes digital for 50th anniversary
Zak Smith applauds the launch of the luxury-Leviathan’s celebratory app. With the summer sun entering its final few weeks, the…
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The British Empire is back – at the Olympics
The Internet has erupted at one MP’s bizarre decision to praise the Olympic success of the British Empire. John Underwood…
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How AI-powered platforms can disrupt the banking system
From personalised recommendations to fraud protection, the data-crunching powers of artificial intelligence are changing the face of financial services, writes…
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‘Champagne island’ hosts exclusive music festival with acts selected by Mick Jones
Summer may be almost over, but the only champagne music festival on a private island is still to come, says…
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London will lead global fintech scene with ‘financial pedigree’ and deep talent pools
Fintech entrepreneur Anil Stocker tells Christopher Silvester how technology has quickly emerged as a key player in the City’s future…
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