Update on the Global Economy: There are Icebergs Ahead
With the Eurozone debt crisis ongoing, the US jobs market flagging, a potential hard landing in China, a possible Israel-Iran…
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Rigoletto, ROH
Rigoletto is one of Verdi’s most wonderful operas; its dramatic yet uncomplicated plot possesses some top tunes and stunning orchestration…
BySTEP to respond to govt tax changes over summer
The recent Budget’s focus on private client issues means a busy summer for STEP’s UK technical committee, which will be…
ByOne of the Queen’s Maids of Honour Recalls her Part at the Coronation
The Coronation: Court on Film One lady at the Cecil Beaton exhibition was recalling her part in Royal history, says…
ByKnight Frank: Country house prices continue to fall
Prime country house prices fell 0.5% in the first quarter, moderating from a 1.7% decline in Q4 2011 * Prime…
ByNPC to research why donors give
New Philanthropy Capital (NPC) is to conduct a major study on what drives donors to give in this country. This…
ByShould Child Maintenance Change to Reflect Changes in Fortune?
An unexpected impact is being felt in the family courts as maintenance orders made before the financial crisis become essentially…
BySir Ronald Cohen on Big Society Capital
‘Governments have done what they can, charities have done what they can. Now it’s the turn of social investment and…
ByBig Society Capital launches to fund social enterprises
Big Society Capital – a groundbreaking £600 million institution – will be launched by the Prime Minister today. Its mission…
ByThe Advantages of the Mellon System
Use Your Mellon Sure, times have changed, but there’s still much to be learned from the sober, sensible style of…
ByCrown Jewels gleam in new setting
The Imperial State Crown is the money shot (in so many ways). I had the pleasure last week of visiting,…
ByArbitration May Spell the End of the Rancorous Public Divorce
Carol Ellinas asks whether the recent introduction of arbitration for family disputes sounds the death knell for the media frenzy…
ByRichard Oldfield
In The Iron Lady Meryl Streep is, in unanimous opinion, magnificent and the film is excellent, and the only dissension…
ByIceberg Houses: The Trend for Digging Basements
Great Excavations It’s currently the height of fashion to plumb the depths and build a fancy basement beneath your London…
ByDiamond Jubilee Special
Spear’s 26 features a special section commemorating the Diamond Jubilee. The first few articles are available now, and rest will…
ByA-levels are a symptom of our problem
A-levels want the minimum knowledge possible – Pre-Us the maximum effort. Michael Gove has grabbed the headlines today (at least…
BySchool Fees Rise 87 Per Cent in a Decade Why?
Fee-ling the Pinch With fees rocketing, how much is it going to cost to send little Johnny or Jemima to…
ByOur over-examined nation
You should examine your own beliefs and ask, what defines success? As the Easter holidays approach, your children will soon…
BySpear's Victory in NPPF Debate
Our campaign influenced the government’s new planning policy to protect heritage more. While the revised National Planning Policy Framework is…
ByEU-watching, my favourite sport
It doesn’t matter what time you get up, you know the EU’s minions are out there already making fools of…
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