If the government can reach into people's accounts to take money, the poorest will be worst hit
The UK tax system is complex and mistakes in law will happen. Not all taxpayers can afford an accountant or…
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Restored medieval castle in Italy for sale
The Castle (XII-XV-XVI-XIX century) is currently owned by an Italian Noble family. It’s an ancient fortress of medieval origins that…
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Sunday Times Rich List confirms London as billionaires’ playground
Author: by Chloe Barrow Britain has become the country of choice for the super rich. That is according to the…
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Now even companies are getting dragged into divorces
Alexander Dumas once said that the chains of marriage were so heavy that it took two to bear them, and…
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I don’t think it’s good for Britain, but AstraZeneca must be sold
Author: by Stephen Hill Fifty years ago the British economy and stock market were dominated by one bellwether company: ICI,…
BySunday Times Rich List confirms London as billionaires' playground
There are now 104 billionaires residing in the UK with a combined wealth of ’301 billion. The wealthiest of these…
ByI don't think it's good for Britain, but AstraZeneca must be sold
The question remains: should the UK pass a law – saying what exactly? And what happens if the UK’s BAe…
ByGuest Recipe: Jenny Dawson's Rhubarb Chutney
Jenny Dawson of Rubies in the Rubble, which uses surplus fruit and veg to make jams and chutneys, shares her…
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Politicians are no heroes – but they shouldn’t blame media for bad press
What do Birgitte Nyborg and Josiah Bartlet have in common? They are both fictional political leaders — in Borgen and…
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The financier who is winning the space race
PER ARDUA AD ASTRA ‘I’m not indifferent to the risks. There’s risks walking on the streets of London or cycling…
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How do I deal with the super-basement ruining my life?
The very public objection of Brian May, the Queen guitarist, last week to the trend for basement extensions in Kensington…
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I’m voting UKIP to protect the City and our financial services
Author: by Stephen Hill I hope those old World War Two air-raid-warning machines, with their chilling, swirling, ghostly sounds of…
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It’s wake-up-get-out-of-bed time for all concerned in the Square Mile – now, now, now – not in Cameron’s ludicrous referendum…
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When is it right to stop supporting a charity?
Before my kids started school, I received some excellent advice from a friend. You will go through a love-hate relationship…
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How even well intended actions without legal backup can go awry
Henry Fielding wrote in The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling, ‘It is not enough that your designs, nay that…
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All you need to know on the UK’s HNW investor visa scheme
The UK actively encourages investment from overseas, which naturally results in the increase of high net worth individuals from outside…
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How can I avoid paying inheritance tax on my home?
Headlines about UK house price inflation abound. The English Land Registry has reported a 5.6 per cent average annual house…
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Investment in the UK is an attractive route to gain residency for relocation with families to the UK; maintaining a…
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For new wealth, head to Yorkshire or Hampshire
Author: Chloe Barrow CAPITAL OUTFLOW While the country debates the merits of spending £50 billion on HS2, which will cut…
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What might Vladimir Putin’s long-term plan for regional conquest look like?
Author: by Stephen Hill Putin’s creeping annexation of the third division of Ukraine, with only Western sanctions to stop him,…
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