The Beechcraft’s King Air’s reputation for longevity is ‘more than justified’
Beechcraft’s King Air turboprop can propel you comfortably to your destination at a cost that private jets can’t match Flying…
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On the ‘rare capacity’ of sporting events to unite
In a summer without major sporting events, we must not forget what a positive effect they can have I have…
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Books: A ‘pithy’ guide to history’s most influential economists
A study of 20 of history’s most influential economic thinkers reveals a broad range of iconoclasts The Classical School The…
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How the pandemic is piquing UHNW interest in private islands
Safety concerns raised by the pandemic have sent private islands to the top of UHNWs’ shopping lists, writes Catherine Moye…
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How Homeland tracked the temper of our times
Its popularity might have dwindled as the show went on, but Homeland was a show that tracked the temper of…
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‘Until lockdown, this had been London’s century’
It has been extraordinary to walk around London without people, but wouldn’t city dwellers rather be in the country or…
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Dame Steve Shirley CH on Zoom, philanthropy and her upcoming biopic
From IT and feminism pioneer to revered philanthropist, Dame Stephanie Shirley CH describes her eventful, fulfilling life We think Zoom…
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Is the dress watch set to make a comeback?
Could a change in our habits mean a comeback for dress watches? If so, it’s not before time If office…
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Without philanthropists, the Old Vic ‘would be a car park or a block of flats’
Without philanthropy, the Old Vic wouldn’t exist. The show must go on, say two of its leading lights Tina Alexandrou…
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William Sitwell meets Olivia Burt: ‘A chef with a dream and she doesn’t have a restaurant’
After impressing on MasterChef: The Professionals, Olivia Burt of Claridge’s will be a young chef to watch when our restaurants…
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Post-Covid-19, retail faces a new world
Coronavirus will fundamentally change the way we work, eat, exercise and shop, says Lucia van der Post If there is…
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Islands in the storm: How the BVI is making a comeback
David Dawkins finds the British Virgin Islands are bouncing back with a vengeance after Hurricane Irma In summer 2017 the…
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Meet the electric Taycan, Porsche’s silent thriller
The Taycan has given electric vehicles a seriously sharp leap forward. Mark Walton straps himself in Legend has it Enzo…
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Soho House announces inaugural art prize
The ever-growing members club has collaborated with Bombay Sapphire for an exciting art prize One lucky artist will receive funds…
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Malaga: Andalusia’s shining light
Malaga often takes a back seat to other Spanish cities and beach resorts, but these days it’s definitely not a…
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Hedgehog: The Vanity pair vs Jean-Claude Van Damme
Vanity Fair editors have two different versions of one bizarre encounter… The Vanity Fair parties staged at the Hotel du…
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Ian Rankin: The Spear’s interview
Not everything is black and white, says Ian Rankin, whose Inspector Rebus novels have been exercising our grey matter for…
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How superyachts can boost the global luxury property market
Superyachts can deliver a serious boost to the global luxury property market, writes Catherine Moye When the world recovers from…
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Nick Leeson – The Spear’s Midas interview
Nick Leeson, the man who brought down Barings Bank, on life in confinement, learning from mistakes, and a return to…
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Audemars Piguet’s new museum rivals the design of its watches
The luxury watchmaker opens the doors of a spectacular new building. The Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet, which opens on 25…
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