Meet Hugh Dickinson: The man behind the plan for a £20k-a-year boarding school
Spear's meets Hugh Dickinson at his club, the Cavalry and Guards Club off St James’: an establishment tells you something about the man. He's well-spoken, and possesses that vague air of camaraderie that defines an ex-army officer, and it’s here that Dickinson is plotting a venture that could well change the landscape in education.
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Stand-up review: ‘The Yank is a Manc!’
Spear’s cover artist Adam Dant applauds a stand up act about a falling down mansion It’s a long way from Rochdale to LA but from LA to Rochdale it’…
Sam Leith on why perfection is overrated
Digital precision has enhanced the images we see and the sounds we hear – but is it robbing creative works of their soul, writes Sam Leith In the l…
Why you should be aware of the ‘potential downsides’ to letting out part of your home
Homeowners should be advised to bear in mind the potential long term consequences of possibly a short term return, writes Anna Gaston While an Engl…
Why ‘vulture funds’ cannot ignore UN challenges
Private equity, especially ‘vulture funds’, cannot ignore challenges over human rights violations, writes Robert Amsterdam The rapid expansion of t…
Jaltarang menu at Kutir review: ‘Catch this expedition while it lasts’
Arun Kakar heads to a quiet cottage off Sloane Square and discovers one of the best curry houses in town Kutir (Sanskrit for cottage) is tucked ar…
Photographer Haris Nukem on faith, spirituality and his new London show
Arun Kakar talks to photographer Haris Nukem about what to expect from his upcoming show at London’s Maddox Gallery London-based photographe…
Why Singapore has eclipsed Hong Kong as the home of Asian wealth
Singapore has eclipsed Hong Kong to become the new home of wealth in Asia. John Arlidge reports Singapore Airlines flight 317 from London bumps thr…
Why we can expect more Swiss Leaks-style prosecutions in the UK
The UK’s extra-territorial reach in tax investigations is so vast that HNWs and corporates should be careful where they tread, or risk being …
The money kicking around football shows how global it’s become
England may still be the home of football, but what we see now is the most global of games. Jason Cowley looks at what football tells us about glob…
Why universities are not listed on the Charity Commission, and what it means for you
Universities might not be required to report serious incidents to the Charity Commission, but, it is easy to see how a charity can find itself in a…
How nature can help the healing process – Jo Foley
Finally, we’re paying more attention to mental health and how nature can help the healing process, writes Jo Foley At last we are beginning to be a…
William Sitwell meets Simon Rogan: ‘I don’t think people fear my arrival in the kitchen anymore’
Not content with wowing the world from a Cumbrian Village, a newly chilled Simon Rogan is building a global empire, writes Wiliam Sitwell Gazing ou…
HSBC Private Bank: why working in partnership is key to client happinness
For the UHNW team at HSBC Private Banking, working in partnership is key to client happiness, writes Rasika Sittampram Charlie Hoffman doesn’t see …
Ooty review: South Indian fine dining debuts with confidence in Marylebone
A restaurant in Marylebone takes Rasika Sittamparam on a nostalgic journey through South Indian dishes, à la haute cuisine On the former site of Ga…
On Paris’s long, winding road to recovery
Christopher Jackson visits Paris and finds smashed storefronts on the Champs-Élysées. Why, then, is the city so upbeat? As you walk down the Avenue…
Spear’s meets Toby Mott, the man on a mission to keep punk alive
Like our own Anthony Haden-Guest, Toby Mott lived to tell the tale of the punk years. Now he dedicates his life to sharing memorabilia of the era T…
Belgrade Waterfront Q&A: Why Serbia’s capital is on a ‘rising path’
The new urban renewal project the Belgrade Waterfront is already changing the face of the Serbian capital. Arun Kakar talks to its general manager…
PPFM: What to see, read, buy and do in August
Pinch Punch First of the Month: six things to see, splurge on, read and do over the next 31 days. Edited by Emelia Hamilton-Russell Visit: Raffles …
Linda Yueh: Why the work of the Commonwealth is more important than ever
The chair of the Royal Commonwealth Society Linda Yueh explains how 53 democracies and 2.4 billion people can pull together. She tells Renu Sabherw…
TwinFocus Capital’s ‘small revolution in wealth management’
Spear’s meets Hari Hundle of TwinFocus Capital, a new, boutique, ‘multi-single’ family office that’s making waves in Mayfair. Alec Marsh reports. …