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Matthew Goodwin: Keir Starmer is yet to show he has a ‘knockout punch’
Boris Johnson may be on the ropes, but his opponent Keir Starmer is yet to show that he has a knockout punch I don’t make a habit of quoting Vladim…
What ex-MPs can offer the private sector
Ex-legislators often pursue new private sector opportunities to top up an already handsome pension, but what exactly do they bring to the table in …
Up in the air: Is the decline of airlines terminal?
Covid travel bans and the rise of Zoom have plunged airlines into a nosedive. When we do finally take to the skies again, the industry – and the wa…
The Spear’s Luxury Index 2020
From hoteliers and horologists to tailors, interior designers and jewellers, the Spear’s Luxury Index 2020 features the 50 innovators, tastem…
Lionel Shriver – The Spear’s Midas interview
The author and journalist shares her views on hoarding, lockdown, obsessive exercise and ‘cancel culture’ How much is an ounce of gold? I’m guessin…
Blind Trusts explained
Blind trusts may not be perfect, but they do have a role to play in managing the risk that politicians might be perceived to feather their own nest…
Why Lamborghini’s first-ever boat is ‘no slouch’
Lamborghini’s logo is now on a yacht – and it’s no slouch, writes Gareth Henrincx The snappily titled ‘Tecnomar for Lamborghini 6…
Journeys back in time: The rise of the watch museum
Swiss watch brands have rich histories (quite literally). At last, they’re inviting customers to come and see for themselves Many years ago I visit…
Q4 2020 outlook: ‘Remain invested, but adapt to the change that’s coming’
It is important to focus on fundamentals, take a selective approach, and resist the calls of the cheap assets, writes Willem Sels Financial markets…
‘Gliding down to a runway like Bicester’s is the perfect conclusion a nostalgic adventure’
Bicester’s ambitious masterplan – pandemic permitting – looks set to ensure this place has a rosy future for aviation and motoring enthusiast…
‘The special occasion should be when you open one’ – The best prestige Champagne for drinking now
The lockdown may have hit champagne sales hard, but Britons are helping to keep the fizz in the prestige end of the market I don’t know about…
How we come back from Covid – The Spear’s leader
The government needs to set out its stall on economic management, and there is not a moment to lose Between March and July this year, 20 per cent o…
An adventure through Sri Lanka, the ‘land of serendipity’
Sri Lanka has recovered before, from colonial rule and civil war. As the country’s vital tourism industry prepares to leap back into life, An…
‘It’s a Daniel Craig Bond, not a Roger Moore’ – Land Rover’s new Defender reviewed
Land Rover has reimagined its Defender, and it even has James Bond’s mark of approval. What could possibly go wrong, asks Mark Walton James Bond do…
Family businesses, Covid-19, and the need to embrace tech and digitisation
Families need to innovate in the short term, plan for the longer term and adopt a more globally-minded approach to growth and wealth creation, writ…
The luxurious world of Winch Design: The UHNW answer to Thomas Heatherwick
The Mortlake studios of Winch Design are where dreams are made – and now the company has branched beyond yachts into architecture and aviatio…
Inside the inner workings of the VIP club scene – Book review
A fashion model turned sociology professor reveals the inner workings of the VIP nightclub scene Very Important People Status and Beauty in the Glo…
Unexplained Wealth Orders: Trapped by the trappings of wealth?
There might be plenty of reasons to lock up your Bulgari, but for most people, fear of an explained wealth order needn’t be one of them, writes Ara…
‘There was not a moment of the day when it was not possible to find The Golden Girls’- An ode to the TV repeat
Telly used to be a sort of cultural texture. Certain shows defined a generation because – even if they totalled only 15 or 20 hours of screen time …
Frank Hirth: Ensuring that a smooth Atlantic crossing when it comes to tax
Iain Younger, a director at tax experts Frank Hirth, explains the complexities of gifting opportunities for people with connections to the US and U…