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The Spear’s interview – William Boyd on Brexit, Amis and his latest novel
Christopher Jackson visits William Boyd and finds the great storyteller in convivial mood – but also eager to defend his popular writing style To w…
The Height of the Storm – theatre review
Florian Zeller’s latest production on the West End offers many layers for audiences to peel away at, writes Laura Plumley The Height of the Storm o…
Meet the art-tech startup linking collectors and museums
The co-founder of start-up Vastari says collectors and museums are embracing art-tech, writes Arun Kakar ‘I primarily buy art to show it off,’ Char…
Review: Courthouse Hotel, Shoreditch
A visit to the former Old Street Magistrates Court and Police Station makes for an unusual luxury experience, writes Rasika Sittamparam Should an H…
InterContinental in £300m Six Senses splash
InterContinental Hotel Group adds to its already-considerable muscle by snapping up Six Senses and its focus on wellness, reports Arun Kakar InterC…
Weatherbys hires three as Edinburgh expansion continues
Weatherbys Private Bank has made three new hires as it prepares to move into a larger Edinburgh base, writes Emelia Hamilton-Russell Weatherbys hav…
Discovering Sudan’s treasures along the Nile
Imagine a place where ancient history is everywhere you look, but tourists aren’t. Welcome to northern Sudan and the confluence of the Nile, writes…
Review: Pavillon de la Reine & Le Pavillon des Lettres, Paris
Wendy Coumantaros visits two glamorous hotels in the Capital of Love To stay at the beautiful and wonderfully historic Pavillon de la Reine, classi…
Maurice Turnor Gardner makes ‘associate to watch’ partner
Eesha Arora adds muscle to an already-considerable private wealth law firm in Maurice Turnor Gardner, reports Arun Kakar Boutique private wealth la…
China Tang review: ‘mouth-watering delicacies’ at The Dorchester
The Chinese restaurant boasts Art Deco ambience and remarkable culinary creations, writes Wendy Coumantaros For those that desire a truly unique ex…
Applauding Jeff Bezos’ brave retaliation against the invasion of privacy
The Amazon billionaire has introduced a bold alternative to legal action, write Jennifer Agate and Erika Federis-Cox How many individuals, threaten…
Revealed: the Spear’s leading reputation managers of 2019
Christopher Jackson reports back from the Spear’s Research Unit’s latest deep dive into the rapidly changing reputation industry Although libel law…
The Nautilus Maldives opens
The Maldives, 3 February 2019: On a perfect sunny Sunday afternoon, The Nautilus Maldives welcomed its first guests, ushering in a new world of lux…
Brexit: how to resolve difficult negotiations
Brexit shows us that where disputes arise between two or all of these parties, positions can become swiftly entrenched, writes Rosalind Hetheringto…
Money to burn: How investors must save the world from climate change
The planet is under serious threat, say climate change experts – but with crisis comes opportunity, and there is now a growing feeling that busines…
Diary: Alexander McCall Smith on finding joy through travelling
The novelist Alexander McCall Smith describes his global travels and finds joy everywhere from the US to Jaipur It has been a very good year for ma…
Bryn Williams at Somerset House – review
Christopher Jackson reviews a fine restaurant in dry January, where the food is so good you’ll not need wine It’s one of the great mysteries …
Zela London review: Iglesias, Ronaldo and Nadal new restaurant – ‘a totally different ball game’
Arun Kakar visits London’s latest fusion offering, and finds plenty of merit in meppon There’s reason to be sceptical of ‘fusion cuisine’. Di…
Tracey Emin’s Fortnight of Tears: Review
Christopher Jackson attends the YBA artist’s striking exhibition at the White Cube in Bermondsey, and reflects on the state of misery today John Up…
Lily Cole interview: ‘Having my first child has had a completely seismic effect on the way I think about work’
Lily Cole has lived a life that many idealists dream of – but, she says, pragmatism is the key to happiness writes Emelia Hamilton-Russell A precoc…