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Non-stop from London to Sydney: is Qantas flight 7879 the new Concorde?
It’s not supersonic (yet), but Qantas’s flight 7879 – which takes passengers non-stop from London to Sydney in 19 hours – is the new &#…
Suite as! Aboard the new and improved British Airways Club Suite
BA still boasts one of the most extensive long-haul networks, and for its Business Class passengers, the future is looking suite, writes Andrew Har…
Mo Ibrahim: ‘We invested in Africa…I made embarassing amounts of money’
Mo Ibrahim is giving much of his fortune back to his home continent, as well as encouraging responsible governance along the way. Where does he thi…
WEEKEND IN: Verbier
With the use of a private plane, a weekend hop to Verbier can be enjoyed to the absolute max, writes Simon Kelton The wheels of our Pilatus single-…
The Spear’s interview interview: Nigel Farage on Brexit, Boris and being hated
FROM THE ARCHIVE: It took him 25 years, but in 2016 Nigel Farage achieved what he went into politics to do. Yet it keeps pulling him back in, he te…
Meet Jack Ma’s favourite African start-up
The Nigerian tech start-up LifeBank saves lives by rapidly delivering medical supplies to those who need them most. Founder Temie Giwa-Tubosun expl…
This is the start of a crucial decade for Africa
Not before time, Africa is on the verge of a rapid economic expansion – but who will benefit from it? Robert Amsterdam has an idea Since libe…
Lord Lucan sighting: Has the last great Fleet Street mystery finally been solved?
If reports of Lord Lucan’s discovery in Western Australia prove positive then it could be the scoop of the century – albeit the last century, write…
‘A modest triumph and a triumph of modesty’
The memoirs of a close friend of the Queen and Princess Margaret shed new light on the era, writes Christopher Silvester Anne Glenconner’s me…
Why diamond mining in Africa is a double-edged sword
Diamond mining has revitalised Botswana – but elsewhere in Africa, some of the industry’s processes still lack clarity. By Edwin Smith When B…
OUT NOW: The Spear’s 500 Travel Guide 2020
The 2020 Spear’s 500 Travel Guide is here, the definitive guide to HNW travel for a new decade writes Alec Marsh The 2020 edition of the Spea…
Is this the end of ‘quickie’ divorces?
The days of a quickie divorce are numbered – if you want to name and shame, it’s time to get your divorce in, writes Emily Brand Contra…
Davos Diary: Day 5
The death of the status quo, looking forward to a female future, and why Donald Trump should be feeling the heat: Paul Blanchard reports from the c…
Gaucho Fitzrovia review: Argentine steak that’s a cut above
Arun Kakar visits Gaucho’s revamped Charlotte Street branch, and finds that simplicity is a virtue In a steak-heavy city like London, it’s ea…
Davos Diary: Day 4
The economic argument for migration, gender and inclusion in finance, and what to call a Davos devotee: Paul Blanchard reports from the third day o…
Why a visit to Burgundy is hard to beat
One of the many attractions of Burgundy is the option of going along and exploring where all its fine wine is made, writes Jonathan Ray Chateau de …
Liquid Lunch: Xavier Rolet
The former London Stock Exchange boss on the chances of recession, traders’ working hours and a burgeoning relationship with Saudi Arabia. In…
Why crypto assets are more taxing than you think
Cryptocurrencies have been around for the best part of a decade, but taxing assets such as bitcoin is uncharted territory for HMRC, writes Colin Se…
Davos Diary: Day 3
Why HRH is ahead of the curve, the new global arms race, and mooching about with ‘The Mooch’: Paul Blanchard reports from the third day…
History, culture, and 340 days of sun: why Limassol is one of 2020’s hottest destinations
The Cypriot city’s burgeoning reputation as a luxury destination has just been given another boost, discovers Sophie Killip Stepping out of our tax…