When an estate sells off a village, everything can change
The recent news that the picturesque village of Bantham is shortly to be sold by the Evans Estate has brought…
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How can philanthropists best support disadvantaged children?
Last week BBC Children in Need raised a record-breaking £31 million, which proves there’s a huge amount of continuing backing…
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A client crush makes one reflect on the complexity of working relationships
I’ve developed a dangerous thing – a client crush. I read somewhere that 60 per cent of romances are office-related,…
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Charities must make better use of Gift Aid to maximise donation value
Even the least philanthropically minded could not fail to have been moved to delve into their pockets for loose change…
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Investec smartphone app shows bank technology innovations on rise
At the Spear’s awards last month, the judges singled out the innovative thinking of Barclays who introduced a new smart…
ByI am an ex-pat but have property in the UK. How will I be affected by the Chancellor’s plans to extend capital gains tax to cover any sale of property I make?
I am an ex-pat living abroad and am classed as non-resident, but have property in the UK. I have read…
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Telegraph: Thousands of Britons caught up in tax raid on wealthy foreigners
Thousands of Britons living abroad face being caught up in a tax raid on wealthy foreigners buying and selling property…
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As work pressures push executives to suicide, ruthless companies must learn compassion
A JOB TO DIE FOR? After the suicide of yet another high-flying executive, companies are finally realising that stress at…
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UK recovery wavers in the balance as global stagnation stunts progression
When Mark Carney (pictured above) said the UK economy is a glass half-full, he made us wonder what was missing…
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Transparency revolution poised to sweep wealth management industry
A crucial vote in Europe this week could cause a revolution in transparency among Britain’s wealth managers. On 20 November,…
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NY condos trounce co-ops, record-price art cynicism and restaurants with a view
In the best of Spear’s last week, Manhattan condos overtake draconian co-ops, the sale of the most expensive painting ever…
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Criminal art world, crack addict bank chairman and rich man’s artful middle finger
We bring you the best of the weekend’s papers, including the drug-money fuelled art enterprise, the former Co-op bank chairman…
ByIn truffle season, Daphne's is the place to be
Josh Spero enjoys a feast of truffle-inspired dishes, nicely rounded off with a zesty Zacapa cocktail in this South Kensington…
ByBoris Johnson's Latin school scheme shows there's life in the old language yet
Up to 1,000 children from some of London’s most deprived areas are expected to get a taste of the language…
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Record million pound donations show British philanthropy thriving
The number and value of million-pound philanthropic donations in the UK rose to a post-crisis high in 2012, with 197…
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Young Enterprise gives Tenner headstart to budding philanthropists
Philanthropy has traditionally been undertaken by successful, entrepreneurial individuals from the safety of a half-century career. However, Young Enterprise’s new…
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Will Cyprus’ financial travails send companies fleeing?
For many years, Cyprus has been a shelter for investors looking to take advantage of the sun, sea and favourable…
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Noble daughters celebrate as Downton Abbey bill makes inheritance of titles more likely
On 25 October 2013 the so-called ‘Downton Abbey’ law, which would allow female heirs to succeed to hereditary titles, received…
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As autumn draws on, the property market prepares to hibernate
‘Are you seriously telling me that the market is finished until mid February?’ asked my somewhat enraged client. ‘I fear…
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Not all data theft is illegal, so here’s how to protect yourself
Whether the trial of Rebekah Brooks and Andy Coulson reveals that they were involved in phone hacking or not, the…
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