Italy’s ‘mystic’ retreats offer austerity with a hint of luxury
Abandoned religious sites across Italy are enjoying new lives as peaceful retreats offering succour to the soul and body, says…
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What DC superheroes have in common with Renaissance giants
Alex Matchett visits two very different exhibits that are rendering the legacy of some of our most treasured literary heroes…
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Book reviews — Rolls Royce: The Magic of a Name by Peter Pugh and Capitalism: Money, Morals and Markets by John Plender
Peter York on a chewy history of our most famous car brand and Christopher Silvester on an erudite and witty…
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Harry Handelsman: The man whose lofty ambitions are reshaping London
From his love of the garden square to the ‘crap’ Battersea redevelopment, Harry Handelsman, saviour of the St Pancras hotel…
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The top five apps for wine lovers
Zak Smith explains why wine lovers are now filling their glasses via their glass screens Mobile technology has radically changed…
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Attempted murder in The Archers does not mean a clear cut divorce
Helen’s stabbing of Rob in The Archers does not guarantee her violent spouse the sympathy of the court say Harriet…
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Celebrity threesome story flags injunction weaknesses
The courts may no longer be the best battlefield for the fight to keep a celebrity’s private life private according…
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Around the World in 80 Hotels: The Hay-Adams, Washington DC
Monisha Rajesh marvels at the Presidential Suite where the Obama family camped out before moving into the White House. There…
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Charity Commission raises the bar for big givers
The charities watchdog is getting stricter—and a clampdown may result, inadvertently, in better philanthropy, says Lena Baumgartner. The Charity Commission…
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Space: the financial frontier
With the biggest commercial space companies still resolutely private, how can investors with stars in their eyes get involved? John…
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Review: The Divide by Katharine Round
The consequences of capitalism’s mismanagement are sharply shown by Round’s wandering but powerful film Capitalism is a tough customer. A…
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Charlotte Crosby Net Worth
Reality TV star Charlotte Crosby is mostly known for her appearance on MTV UK’s flagship programme Geordie Shore. Crosby has…
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Meet the Briton behind Greubel Forsey’s award winning watches
Greubel Forsey’s watches are running fast… to the top of the watchmaking tree, says Timothy Barber. I once came across…
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Cameron’s tax proposals more bark than bite
Yesterday, the much maligned prime minister tried to stifle critics with an emotive statement. Sophie McIntyre asks industry figures whether…
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XL Catlin’s guide — a catalyst for art careers
Above: Adeline de Monseignat’s ‘Mother HEB Loleta’ 2012. In just six years the guide curated by Justin Hammond has become…
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How Panama Papers can lead to prosecutions
Even fully compliant individuals will have to engage with HMRC to prove their innocence, says Sean Wakeman. The leaking of…
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Hedge funds key for client returns as equity and bonds fail
Hedge funds are now crucial for wealth managers trying to make their clients money in tough times says Iain Tait…
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Could Brexit worsen family law disputes?
Claire Wood predicts a contentious period for international families if the UK votes Out. What might happen to family law…
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Review: Bar Termini, Soho
Zak Smith meets legendary barman Tony Conigliaro at his latest venture and finds a slice of old Soho for the…
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Businesses must get better at sharing their ideas for responsibility
Stephen Howard explains how responsibility is increasingly at the heart of businesses, but they must get better at sharing ideas…
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