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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…
Why it might help to be a bit ‘Jane Austen’ about our investments
Should we be thinking about our investments in a different way – the way Jane Austen did? These days we tend to assess our net worth by the market …
With Aya, Chelsy Davy plans to create an African luxury lifestyle brand
Chelsy Davy is making a name for herself for reasons that won’t interest the tabloids – and, as she reveals to Ellen Lister, her home continent is …
‘History suggests human life isn’t meant to be so good’ – on Powderham, pandemics and personal anguish
Powderham has lived through far greater upsets than coronavirus and it’s still there. There’s something heartening about that. At the height …
How to speak to Whitehall: a guide for entrepreneurs
A former House of Commons clerk turned communications adviser gives the run-down on how to engage with SW1 No-one goes into public service for the…