An adventure through Sri Lanka, the ‘land of serendipity’
Sri Lanka has recovered before, from colonial rule and civil war. As the country’s vital tourism industry prepares to leap…
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‘It’s a Daniel Craig Bond, not a Roger Moore’ – Land Rover’s new Defender reviewed
Land Rover has reimagined its Defender, and it even has James Bond’s mark of approval. What could possibly go wrong,…
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Family businesses, Covid-19, and the need to embrace tech and digitisation
Families need to innovate in the short term, plan for the longer term and adopt a more globally-minded approach to…
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The luxurious world of Winch Design: The UHNW answer to Thomas Heatherwick
The Mortlake studios of Winch Design are where dreams are made – and now the company has branched beyond yachts…
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Inside the inner workings of the VIP club scene – Book review
A fashion model turned sociology professor reveals the inner workings of the VIP nightclub scene Very Important People Status and…
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Unexplained Wealth Orders: Trapped by the trappings of wealth?
There might be plenty of reasons to lock up your Bulgari, but for most people, fear of an explained wealth…
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‘There was not a moment of the day when it was not possible to find The Golden Girls’- An ode to the TV repeat
Telly used to be a sort of cultural texture. Certain shows defined a generation because – even if they totalled…
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Frank Hirth: Ensuring that a smooth Atlantic crossing when it comes to tax
Iain Younger, a director at tax experts Frank Hirth, explains the complexities of gifting opportunities for people with connections to…
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Why it might help to be a bit ‘Jane Austen’ about our investments
Should we be thinking about our investments in a different way – the way Jane Austen did? These days we…
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With Aya, Chelsy Davy plans to create an African luxury lifestyle brand
Chelsy Davy is making a name for herself for reasons that won’t interest the tabloids – and, as she reveals…
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‘History suggests human life isn’t meant to be so good’ – on Powderham, pandemics and personal anguish
Powderham has lived through far greater upsets than coronavirus and it’s still there. There’s something heartening about that. At the…
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How to speak to Whitehall: a guide for entrepreneurs
A former House of Commons clerk turned communications adviser gives the run-down on how to engage with SW1 No-one goes…
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Spear’s Wealth Insight Forum 2020, in association with St Lucia Citizenship by Investment: The highlights
There may have been no canapés or champagne this year, but the first virtual edition of the Spear’s Wealth Insight…
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Gidleigh Park hotel review: A country house staycation to savour
The Gidleigh estate has been recognised since Norman times, and it still maintains an ability to transport its guests to…
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Cultural Desert: Inside the Arabian art boom
The opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum adds another stop to the emerging Grand Tour of Arabia The never-ending battle…
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Autumn reading: Four of the best books out now
Looking for something to read? Here are four books out now recommended by Spear’s Fake Law By the Secret Barrister…
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Moments in money: The first tax haven
In this edition of our series highlighting key moments in the history of finance, we’re taking a look at the…
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How I started a cigar vlog over lockdown
Starting a cigar vlog over lockdown has provided Nick Foulkes with more than a quarantine hobby Back in the summer,…
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James Chen: Why I am a ‘catalytic’ philanthropist
One man is on a mission to improve the vision of billions of people in need James Chen, Co-founder of…
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William Sitwell meets Claude Bosi: ‘Some of my friends say I’m more British than them’
In the former UK headquarters of the famous French tyre company, Claude Bosi is plotting his return Like so many…
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