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Even as the peripheral countries flounder, thanks to its 'German economy', Switzerland will survive the next years in good condition, says Lorne Baring of B Capital
Stonking at the Savoy
You can almost guarantee that the worst thing about any five-star hotel you stay in will be its retail opportunities
Rose's Turn
Tulipmania turned Dutchmen into debtors in the early 17th century, but no such madness has accompanied roses
Fiona Shackleton given peerage
We're sure she already has a fabulous taste in fur, but the ermine of a hereditary peer is the latest item to end up in Fiona Shackleton's wardrobe
Before the Royal Wedding, the Royal Pre-Nup
As soon as the wedding was announced, London's family lawyers started drawing up their fantasy pre-nups
Down on the Range
Polo has not yet managed to reach a wide audience in the UK; after all, the only time most people see it is when Prince William has fallen off his pony
Vill' It Be You?
People attend the Spear’s Wealth Management Awards — coming your way on 22 November at the Saatchi Gallery on the King’s Road — for many reasons
Fairs, Please
The Connaught was not at its best. When gallerist Richard Nagy, sitting in the Coburg Bar, asked for a pastry or some cake (this was teatime), the waiter rather curtly told him he’d have to move to one of the restaurants if he wanted that.
Unbillable Hours
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Is it really possible to avoid stamp duty land tax when purchasing land and property?
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A lot has been made recently in the press about buyers of some of the UK’s most expensive homes avoiding stamp duty land tax (SDLT) by purchasing their home through a company.
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