Stars align for the Mayfair Literary Festival
Claridges, the Connaught and the London Library, are among the venues celebrating Mayfair’s cultural history this Autumn, writes Hugo Inkson…
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Château du Grand-Lucé hotel review: ‘Chic is thrust to the fore’
Andrew Harris heads to the Loire Valley and discovers that the meticulous renovation of Château du Grand-Lucé is neither staid…
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How your gardens could provide grounds for lower tax rates
The question of ‘gardens and grounds’ can have a substantial impact on tax liability upon estate purchase and sale, writes…
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Why medispas are taking over the world of wellness
Medispas have melded the worlds of medicine and spas to create enviable all-round wellness centres, writes Jo Foley Medispa is…
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Laurence Geller: How I became a serial philanthropist
British-born real estate investor Laurence Geller on how he became a ‘serial philanthropist’ Interview by Rasika Sittamparam I made my…
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UK art exports jump amid ‘weak sterling’
New research from Boodle Hatfield has found that the UK’s art exports are surging as Brexit comes to bear, writes…
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Clive Aslet: What Modern architects have in common with Classicists
The best Modern architects seem to share the same values of human scale and local distinctiveness as the Classicists, writes…
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Jonathan Ray: Why a good Riesling is hard to beat
Whether it’s from Alsace, Germany or even the New World, a good Riesling is very hard to beat, writes Jonathan…
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The problem with the ‘Golden Visa’
The government have suggested an independent audit for all ‘Golden Visas’, but that may not be necessary, writes Philip Barth…
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Everything you need to know about the Dormant Accounts Scheme
Dormant accounts seem to represent the closest thing to a ‘free money tree’ that charities could wish for, but they…
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MERIDIAN ADVENTURE SAIL LAUNCHES PRIVATE EXPLORERS CLUB
Meridian Adventure SAIL (sail.meridianadventures.com) is a new, ultra-exclusive private explorers club creating tailor-made and meaningful voyages in the world’s most…
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Sunshine, stars and sustainability – Monaco Yacht Show report
A UK firm has cleaned up at the Monaco Yacht Show, where themes of sustainability were again prevalent, writes Arun…
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Let’s hope Dominic Raab’s human rights law will have more bite
The foreign secretary’s promised law for those responsible for human rights abuses should be accompanied by an efficient enforcement mechanism,…
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Weak sterling prompts fall in UK millionaires
New research sheds light on global wealth composition – with an uncertain outlook for the UK, reports Arun Kakar Global…
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How Caravan took over London: William Sitwell meets the founders
A trio of Kiwis have conquered London with their Caravan restaurants, and their convoy looks likely to go even farther…
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Coining it: Nick Foulkes on a true collectors item
It’s difficult to imagine generations in a distant future getting quite so excited about 2,500-year-old bitcoin or contactless payment –…
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‘We wanted to reimagine international aid’ – Cambodia’s Liger Academy celebrates ten years
The philanthropic Liger Academy teaches promising Cambodian children the skills to succeed. Arun Kakar talks to its co-founder about how…
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‘Grandparents have the right to see grandchildren’ says family lawyer
Charlotte Coyle explains what can be done when divorce separates children from their grandparents When you hear of a family…
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Weekend in Beirut: the Paris of the Orient is back
You won’t escape the scars of the war, but there’s more to the Lebanese capital than you’d think, writes Christopher…
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Why the buy-to-let boom is coming back
Demand for the buy-to-let scheme is set to increase in demand over the coming years and investors should take notice,…
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