The bonus gender gap reveals that top companies still don't recognise equal pay for equal work
Women in senior management are being paid bonuses that are only half those of men in identical positions Women in…
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The hosts taking drastic measures to keep their private parties private
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The bonus gender gap reveals that top companies still don’t recognise equal pay for equal work
Women in senior management are being paid bonuses that are only half those of men in identical positions, a survey…
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Until I visited the New Street Grill I hadn’t realised how narrow minded I was on the issue of side…
ByEdinburgh Fringe Cabaret Reviews
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London restaurant openings to look out for
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BySTEP: Stolen data can be used in tax investigations, say Swiss
Increasing international pressure has forced Switzerland to accept this practice – though it will still try to impose conditions Switzerland…
ByDaily Mail: Russian billionaire gives ex-wife £53m in divorce settlement
The award to the 48-year-old woman, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, includes a lump sum of £38million A…
ByResponses to Spear's articles on domestic violence and the wealthy
Since I’ve started writing about domestic violence and the wealthy, I’ve received a number of touching tweets and messages from…
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It’s a mug’s game You don’t tend to read that much about art investment – buying art to make money…
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Bank guidance on politically exposed persons assumes HNWs are guilty until proven innocent
’Even before customers are accused of any wrongdoing, many banks and other businesses are being pressurised to treat them like…
BySocial investment starting to bear financial and moral fruit together
The survey of nearly 100 institutions showed that 98 per cent were happy with the social impact their portfolios were…
ByGift Aid
Spear’s philanthropy blog, Gift Aid, will offer a spin on philanthropy in the news every other week. The blog will…
ByWhy high charity CEO pay is not always a bad thing
We are pleased to introduce our new philanthropy blog, Gift Aid, which will offer a spin on philanthropy in the…
ByWhen ’10 million just isn't enough for the flat of your dreams
The problem is ’ ludicrous as it sounds ’ his budget doesn’t quite stretch to his wants and I’m held…
ByDoes the export ban on Jane Austen's ring show sense or sensibility?
Kelly Clarkson, we assume, was dismayed when the culture minister placed a temporary export ban on her recently purchased ring…
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