Country houses are changing: meet entrepreneurs behind the new dawn at the big house
Owners of estates are proving increasingly entrepreneurial as they look for ways to cover their high running costs, writes William…
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The bestselling novelist Philip Kerr, friend of Spear’s, has died aged 62
In our tribute to Philip Kerr, this Graham Greene of our age, some of his friends remember him Allan Scott,…
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Cambridge Analytica scandal shines light on GDPR
Our personal data is more vulnerable than we think – the incoming GDPR offers an opportunity to demystify the confusing…
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New dawn in the fight against the dark web
Philip Hammond’s recent announcement of a task force to combat cryptocurrency fraud shows that the dark web is now on…
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A journey to remember — on board Ireland’s Grand Hibernian
A delight for the eyes and for the taste buds, Belmond’s sumptuous four-day journey taking in Ireland’s rugged west coast…
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Review: Apero, South Kensington
Italian flavours and authentic, hearty dishes abound at Apero, writes Sarah Bonfield Arguably, Sunday is either the best or worst…
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Why the race for divorce in London will continue
Litigants sometimes have to start the divorce race at a sprint: hours, minutes and even seconds can make a difference…
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Review: Flora Indica, South Kensington
Rasika Sittamparam visits an intriguing restaurant inspired by William Roxburgh’s botanical almanac of India, and enjoys it so much that…
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Cliff edge averted. What now for Brexit?
The announcement of a 21-month transition deal after Brexit ends fears of Britain facing a ‘cliff edge’ on departure from…
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Interview: Meet the Mayfair rehab clinic that’s changing the face of addiction
Addcounsel’s Paul Flynn is using his own experience of addiction to develop a fresh approach to rehab and mental health…
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Oasis of luxury: why Dubai is paradise for the jet set
From a seaplane tour to a stay at one of the city’s oldest hotels and visits to some of the…
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A thought — will the Skripal poisoning ease Brexit talks?
Russia’s involvement in Sergei Skripal’s attempted assassination has inadvertently engineered a new awakening of European fraternity, writes Alec Marsh Amid…
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‘I fell in and out of love with increasing rapidity’ — the last deb remembers the final Season
Marking 60 years since the last debutantes were presented at court to the Queen, one of the very last debs,…
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Essay: Is private equity such a sure thing?
There are jittery signs in the world of private equity, as we enter a new era of rising rates, writes…
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British billionaires now worth £200 billion
The latest analysis of the world’s billionaires US wealth magazine Forbes reveals that Britain’s wealthiest have seen their fortunes soar,…
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It’s time to get tough on Putin’s cronies
New legislation and government moves to clamp down on criminality and corruption linked to Russia are welcome — but let’s…
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When a place to live becomes a way of living
Greece’s Navarino Residences at Costa Navarino is one of the most up-and-coming residential destinations in the Mediterranean Crowned Best International…
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Pillars of virtue: why marble is back in architecture
The comeback of New Classicism has given us masterpieces in marble, writes Clive Aslet ‘You don’t want to catch your…
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Why Stephen Hawking’s legacy will live on in space time
Stephen Hawking was no ordinary star, but a giant one, whose legacy will inspire millions more scientific minds, writes Rasika…
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Brexit transition could be ‘good news’ for immigration
With contradictory news about immigration rules during the Brexit transition period, due to commence in March 2019, progress in negotiations…
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