From Churchill to Trump – an economist’s hopes for the future
Economist and former UKIP leadership hopeful Professor Tim Congdon revisits Churchill’s legacy on Europe as Nigel Farage pleads with Donald…
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Why Donald Trump is an anti-role-model to HNWs
Sam Leith on the ludicrous rumour about the Donald’s solid-gold toilet, and his even more vulgar attempt to become 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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CEO life hack: how to deliver a killer speech
Nick Gold describes the best ways for CEOs to really capture their audiences, and what they can learn from comedians…
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Brexit recriminations: why Bremainers should stop the blame game
The Bremainers, who failed to convince and lost the argument, simply need to move on, says Stephen Hill. The result…
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Britain votes Brexit
Shock victory for Farage and co. after the United Kingdom votes to leave the European Union. Read the reaction here…
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Bill Cash: ‘The government’s behaviour has been disreputable’
Laetitia Cash hears from her father, Sir William Cash MP, the veteran Eurosceptic, about the significance of today’s Brexit vote…
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The Power of Pillow Talk
Spear’s Editor-in-Chief William Cash bangs the Brexit drum with a last-minute plea from long-time friend Liz Hurley who ‘hates EU…
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Star Wars, the super-rich and the power of the Force
The Force obviously stands for money, says Sam Leith. No, of course I’m not going to claim it’s some sort…
ByThe UK's heritage buildings need commercial nous to survive and thrive
The country’s best loved landmarks won’t stay in mint condition without generating revenue – but there’s no denying the challenges,…
ByIn London's diamond district, a new generation takes the helm
Hatton Garden is rich with history – but its future shines as bright as its young apprentices, says Zak Smith…
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A party to remember – and food for thought
’Everyone got a dog-tag-shaped memento with their name engraved on it. I, for one, would have found it more entertaining…
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Violence at Montenegro's Gay Pride doesn't dent positive influence of EU values
When I was working with the UNDP Gender Programme in Montenegro two years ago, our office was told by the…
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Colombia's millionaire population hits a high
Colombia has bounced back from the financial crisis better than the rest of the world as its number of millionaires…
ByThe day my father defeated Disney's theme park plans
When Disney admitted defeat, faced with mounting local opposition, they could place the blame at my father’s feet IT’S FINALLY…
ByFrom William Cash: As a possible victim of phone-hacking, I'm disappointed to see Mishcon de Reya singled out
I have very good reason to believe that my own phone may have been hacked back in July 2010 when…
ByAndrew Roberts on Sir James Goldsmith's Eurosceptic legacy
’Jimmy already knew that he was suffering from cancer, but he was determined to make one last Herculean effort for…
ByThe New Vogue for Country House Opera
Country-house opera is enjoying a new vogue thanks to the efforts of a breed of promoter-philanthropists who are once again…
ByAs a globe-trotter, I've seen climate change with my own eyes
I readily confess I’m not a scientist and I used to sit carefully behind the most vocal disbelievers but, having…
ByBBC class test confuses money with manners
I have met plenty of very wealthy people who try as they might, simply don’t posses class. Indeed I have…
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