The Giver and the Gift: Michael Oglesby on enlivening Manchester's underfunded arts scene
Property developer Michael Oglesby has derived enormous satisfaction from the work of his charitable trust The Giver Michael Oglesby founded…
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VIPWorldtour.com launches world tour packages & delegation visits by private jet
The company also arranges delegation visits with political and business head honchos worldwide by private jet for a group of…
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ByWithers' July Budget predictions – will election promises be made a reality?
International law firm Withers hopes to see signs of stability in George Osborne’s first solo Budget > Pension tax relief…
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VistaJet Fleet Grows to 50 Bombardier Business Aircraft
Bombardier Business Aircraft and VistaJet has announced the expansion of VistaJet’s in-service fleet to 50 aircraft comprised exclusively of Bombardier…
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Kenya’s hour of need is the chance of a lifetime
To most people it will come as no surprise that Kenya’s once-buoyant tourist industry is on its knees. For anybody…
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Around the World in 80 Hotels: Palacio Belmonte, Lisbon
Hotels love to declare their uniqueness. A fawning manager will go out of his way to embellish their privacy, suggesting…
ByKenya's hour of need is the chance of a lifetime
The country’s image has suffered badly of late, despite its majesty – yet this very problem presents a rare opportunity…
ByWorld Wealth Report reveals HNWs reaching new highs – but it's not good news for all
Josh Spero finds somewhat cheering news for depressed billionaires in the new Capgemini/RBC report – but others are losing out…
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Celebrating its 150th birthday, The Langham (and Lady Gaga) launch extraordinary expansion plan
As I came to the end of a pleasant chat with the CEO of the Langham Hospitality Group, responsible for…
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To really reap the rewards of hedge funds, make yourself their business partner
In 1940, Fred Schwed’s book on the charlatanism of Wall Street asked: ‘Where are the customers’ yachts?’ The question stuck…
ByWhen disaster strikes charities shouldn't give up
Reports of the closure of Save the Children’s offices in Pakistan hint at a tendency to submit when the going…
ByRussian HNWs flood to London to escape Putin's clampdown
As billions of pounds flow illegally into London from Moscow and Russia’s wealthy decamp en masse, John Underwood looks at…
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The 'Flashes of Thought' that drive Sheikh Mohammed
A new book by the emir of Dubai offers a glimpse of the ambitious philosophy behind the growth of the…
ByFifa's sins pale in comparison to the machinations of Brussels
Stephen Hill calls for the EU to face the same scrutiny as football’s troubled governing body Sepp Blatter has presided…
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Venice’s gondolas may soon be gone forever
Over breakfast on the waterfront terrace of the Gritti Palace, I watch Venice come to life as the rising sun…
ByVenice's gondolas may soon be gone forever
Venice’s iconic gondolas may soon be sunk as the city is in turmoil over the shrinking numbers of those equipped…
ByAshmolean launches fundraising drive to keep 'pre-eminent' Turner
Claire Roberts on how you too could slash your inheritance tax bill by bequeathing treasures to the nation The Ashmolean…
ByCohabiting couples need a legal ’Pre-hab’ even if not married
Unclear law means ‘Pre-hab’ agreements are essential for HNWs says Rosie Schumm, even if they’re not married and don’t have…
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St Barths, where the ultra-rich play Monopoly with real hotels
There’s something they say in St Barths: ‘It’s so different here from the rest of the Caribbean, because there’s never…
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