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People Will Talk: Tennis
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People Will Talk: Long Thighs
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Sign of the Times: Yield
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Scenes from Everyday Life. Right Now!
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iPhone, uPhone, noPhone
It turned out that somebody had ripped off – quite literally, for once – two iPhones. The staff were unperturbed.
Thoughts of Pierre B.
‘Because I will tell you something,’ Berge said. ‘I think photography is like fashion. That means it is not an art.'
Unbillable Hours
Our specialists solve your HNW problems (gratis!)
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I currently earn over £200,000 per annum and have a portfolio of investments that are actively managed. The gains exceed the annual allowance by a considerable margin. Following the increase in the rate of Capital Gains Tax to 28% announced in the emergency budget, is there anything I can do to reduce my tax bill?
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One of the simplest things to do would be set up an Offshore Bond to hold your investment portfolio. An Offshore Bond has a number of advantages, including ease of administration, tax deferral and simple access to a range of assets. One of the main drawbacks of managing a portfolio independently is the burden of administration and record keeping.
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