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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Triumph of the grill – London’s best burgers
With National Burger Day here, John Underwood tracks down some of London’s most unusual meals-in-a-bun. What is it about burgers?…
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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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Offshore jurisdictions unshaken by Brexit
The UK’s crown dependencies and overseas territories are unlikely to suffer following the Brexit vote, and may even be a…
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What the Foxton tycoon vs French ambassador case teaches us about ‘iceberg’ basements
Jay Das and Joanna Brooke on how the interplay between the law, landlords and local authority can unfold in a…
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Review: Talli Joe, Shaftesbury Avenue
Brought up as part of the Indian diaspora, Rasika Sittamparam discovers the future is a vibrant and youthful culinary tapestry…
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How the new Duke of Westminster can slash his £3 billion inheritance tax bill
John Fitzgerald and Hannah Atkinson detail the numerous tax reliefs the new 25-year-old Duke of Westminster may be employing to…
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Bebo co-founder’s millions rejuvenates a dying village in Devon
Michael Birch is the latest multi-millionaire investor to realise that the most satisfying investments aren’t necessarily the most lucrative, discovers…
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Smarter Money: USA dominates list for top millionaire-producing universities in the world
According to a survey commissioned by Spear’s Magazine and leading consultancy firm WealthInsight with Elite Traveler, universities located in the…
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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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Government attempts to ease IHT ‘good for tax lawyers, but not good for the general public’
As HMRC collects a record £4.7 billion in inheritance tax, the Treasury is hoping Residential Nil Rate Band will make…
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Why Pondicherry’s Indo-French charm continues to enchant
India may well be leaving its British colonial past behind, but one quiet corner of the country remains resolutely French,…
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Review: Four Seasons Resort, Marrakech
Zak Smith soaks in the sights of the riyadhs and the sounds of the souks in a hotel that provides…
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Review: Mercante at Sheraton Park Lane
John Underwood feels unexpectedly at home in this atypical Piccadilly Italian. Walking southwest from Green Park station, it can be…
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Crowdfunded ‘Farm’ & ‘Abdullah’ film projects give artistic voice to a disenfranchised youth
RADA teacher and filmmaker Lucinda Cary is putting the youth failed by society in front of the camera with Farm…
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Sellers creating a contract race are playing property Russian roulette
Edward Burton describes the benefits and pitfalls of manufacturing competition between buyers and explains why you should look a ‘stalking…
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How the West’s isolationism may benefit Putin
Our columnist, Robert Amsterdam, who currently represents the Republic of Turkey in the investigation against Fethullah Gülen, the US-based imam…
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