Leader: The new societal intolerance of inequality
The man who led Britain through Covid and won the battle of the vaccine could yet fall foul of a…
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Matthew Goodwin: Let’s hope that the unfolding recovery is one to remember
Britain has risen to the challenge of coronavirus – and there could be major political and economic consequences, writes Matthew…
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What the British Army teaches us about leadership
The British Army’s successes and failures in the wake of 9/11 hold lessons in leadership, says Simon Akam The British…
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Should billionaires be consigned to the dustbin of history? Some wealth tax campaigners think so
Calls to consign billionaires to the dustbin of history are getting louder. Should they be heeded? The word ‘billion’ is…
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Life of a scion: what’s it like to inherit a business empire?
The corporate blessing received by one of Bernard Arnault’s chosen sons earlier this year revivified an old stereotype: of silver…
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Anna Friel – The Spear’s Midas interview
Actress Anna Friel on conquering her fears, living through lockdown, and meeting her hero How much is an ounce of…
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Can the promise of ‘Global Britain’ be realised?
Former diplomat David Landsman has read the government’s new 111-page report on ‘Global Britain’, so you don’t have to Ever…
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How Adrian Hallmark is turning Bentley into an unlikely environmental pioneer
Known as a producer of gas-guzzling beasts, Bentley is an unlikely environmental pioneer – but the brand is proving to…
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Global gold-backed ETFs: A popular gateway to the gold market
Since they were introduced in 2003, gold-backed exchange-traded funds have flourished. According to the World Gold Council, interest is set…
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What does Brexit mean for The City?
Post-Brexit, London is open for business. How can ministers keep it that way, asks Eliot Wilson For those who work…
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The Spear’s prime property briefing: will the ‘Boris Bounce’ return?
Covid-19 gave the prime central London property market a severe shudder. When will it bounce back? When Boris Johnson announced…
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London’s big-money megabasement boom in numbers
The collapse of an £8.5 million mansion in Chelsea in November during the construction of a so-called mega-basement has sparked…
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Why the wealthy are escaping to the country house
The great escape to the country house from our cities was already under way before Covid-19 struck It is reckoned…
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The man baking ESG into Blackstone’s $341 billion property portfolio
Asset management giant Blackstone has committed to building ESG principles into its vast global property portfolio. Rasika Sittamparam meets the…
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How the ‘branded residence’ became a go-to for the global super-rich
The ‘branded residence’ – an apartment serviced by an associated luxury hotel – is having a moment The Old War…
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What are ‘sheds’ and why are property investors are rushing to them?
While the suffering for high streets continues, the massive growth in online retail in 2020 has seen a rush to…
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Where are the UK’s supercars?
Data from the DVLA, obtained by accountancy group UHY Hacker Young, shows that the number of supercars in the UK…
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Only organic will do: The whisky meeting exacting standards
Whisky drinkers are becoming increasingly hard to please. Only a select few maltsters can meet such high standards, says Jack…
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What does a new US president mean for business?
Some will regret Trump’s departure from the White House, whilst others breathe a sigh of relief. But what does the…
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What charities and trustees can learn from Kids Company
As Kids Company demonstrates, trusteeship is a role that comes with significant duties as well as rewards, writes Jennifer Emms…
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