Sale of Magna Carta Island answers an 800-year-old question
The debate over the significance of the Magna Carta has rumbled on for centuries, but has anyone considered (as the…
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President Juncker, for the sake of the EU, go!
‘I am here to defend the single currency, its citizens, its economy and Europe!’ announced President Juncker to the European…
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Commonwealth Games UNICEF tie points out difficulty of giving to foreign charities
Pondering idly how different the coverage of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow might be had the devolution debate already been…
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How the government is going about snatching tax up-front
HM Government is introducing controversial legislation in the Finance Act 2014 to force individuals with open tax enquiries with HMRC,…
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Hiring a non-British household employee without carrying out the necessary checks could take you to the cleaners At the beginning…
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A new way to make money in London property – make flats back into houses
In the days when Woolworths sold everything for sixpence it used to be possible to buy large items in stages.…
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Our top seven tips for keeping abreast of the IPO tide
Following a recent wave of flotations in London, Britain looks like it is on track for a record year for…
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Revealed: Global cities with the highest percentage of millionaires
Author: Aoife Moriarty The cities with the highest percentage of millionaires have been revealed for the first time ever by…
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From the Duchess of Argyll to Snapchat, how to deal with revenge porn
While our Victorian forebears may have considered it de rigueur to collect erotic lithographs, recent statistics show current generations have…
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The real reason we need to worry about events in Ukraine is not MH17
Global markets wobbled uncomfortably last week when the unexpected grabbed the headlines: Israel was launching a ground attack on Gaza…
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Rise of the Millionaire Pensioner
Author: Aoife Moriarty The life and pensions provider stated that the number of millionaire pensioner homes in the UK increased…
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Luxury property investors look to Sardinia and the Emerald Coast
The diverse regions of Italy all have that certain something that makes them truly unique.Sardinia is the second largest island…
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Forget the gold standard, it’s all about silver bugs these days
SILVER SPIRIT There are still presumably plenty of gold bugs among you, but what about silver bugs? How many of…
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Blue Plaques scheme relaunch signals English Heritage’s reliance on philanthropy
Back in June, I attended the inaugural dinner for the relaunch of London’s Blue Plaque Scheme. Plans to restructure English…
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Charles Russell-Speechly Bircham merger approved
The rumble of mergers in the private-client legal world turned into a roar yesterday as Charles Russell and Speechly Bircham…
ByCity boys stuck in London needn't melt from boredom and envy
If you’re stuck in the office this summer, dreaming of St Tropez and beach-side cocktails, then make the most of…
ByBlue Plaques scheme relaunch signals English Heritage's reliance on philanthropy
Raising money for heritage philanthropy is challenging, which is why initiatives such as English Heritage’s Blue Plaques scheme are vital…
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What you need to know before you buy your superyacht
Sales of superyachts are on the rise again after a few tough years of recession. So you’ve made the decision…
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How holding assets outside the UK could derail your will
The musician Sting recently gave an interview in which he declared that his six children would not inherit his purported…
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August’s financial crash may come from China, France, Greece – or anywhere
Author: by Stephen Hill The Bank for International Settlements sits in its alpine eyrie, with the ultra-safe Swiss franc for…
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