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Downing Street flirts with wealth tax despite exodus fears

Politics

The UK’s unprecedented exodus of wealthy people could be set to accelerate after the government opened the door to introducing a wealth tax, following calls for such a move by former Labour Party leader Neil Kinnock and a host of union leaders. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has all but conceded that taxes will have to rise […]
Exclusive: Doubts grow over Revolut banking licence as fintech set to miss key deadline

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Alibaba.com brings CoCreate Pitch to Europe:

Partner

UK SMEs invited to compete for share of £750,000 in global pitch challenge Alibaba.com, a leading platform for global B2B e-commerce, is excited to launch CoCreate Pitch – a new competition for UK and European SMEs to take their product concepts and business dreams global and reach new levels of success. As the world’s largest […]
Built to Scale: Why the capital’s most innovative businesses are moving to Design District

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Stock markets shrinking: where could investors turn for growth?

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Opinion

We shouldn’t be surprised when MPs crumble. We reward them so little

Opinion

Underpaid, constantly scrutinised and often humiliated, we shouldn’t be surprised when our MPs fail us, writes Kiki McDonough.
There’s more to philanthropy than writing cheques

Opinion

Visit a rooftop bar: London’s best sky-high drinking spots for summer

Life&Style

Find your favourite rooftop bar: London’s latest openings for 2025 are listed below Provencal themes are jolting drinkers out of the capital and to the south of France this spring, as many of the best London rooftop bars deck out their outdoor areas with escapist design themes. That’s why we particularly love The Culpeper, who […]

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Was publishing Gabriel Garcia Marquez novel an act of betrayal?

Life&Style

It’s “an act of betrayal”, acknowledge Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s own sons Rodrigo and Gonzalo in the book’s preface. “We decided to put his readers’ pleasure ahead of all other considerations. If they are delighted, it’s possible Gabo might forgive us. In that we trust.” Rodrigo and Gonzalo need seek forgiveness because their father was unequivocal […]
The professional sceptics debunking conspiracy theories

The Magazine
Driving a Ferrari Purosangue through sleepy St Mawes, Cornwall

The Magazine

Sport

Hundred teams to be buoyed by hike in IPL franchise valuations

Sport Business

Hundred teams with links to the Indian Premier League (IPL) are to be buoyed by increased brand valuations for their subcontinental sibling clubs after a new report revealed major competition growth. While Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who do not have any involvement in bids for the eight Hundred franchises, topped the brand value list at £198m, […]
Wimbledon expansion: What it means as plans reach High Court

Sport Business

Lessons for Man Utd from Everton’s new stadium – by the architect behind it

Sport Business

The architect behind the new Everton Stadium on marrying history with future and why Manchester United chiefs should take note as they plot an Old Trafford rebuild. American architect Dan Meis knew he was going out on a limb when he submitted his design for Everton’s new stadium. Eschewing the trend for modern spacecraft-like arenas, […]

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A day with London’s exclusive Auto Vivendi supercar club

Life&Style

We crawl through Cricklewood, battle through Brent Cross, then cruise sedately up the A1 (M). Finally, we take the exit, the traffic ebbs away and the road opens up ahead: a ribbon of empty tarmac between open fields. My overwhelming urge is to click the left paddle down a couple of gears, flatten my right […]
The Wedding People by Alison Espach: Unpacking bridezilla

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The Punter

Wong can crack the Code to Dance to another victory

Sport

HONG Kong racing is back at Sha Tin on Saturday for an 11-race card, featuring the £284,000 Class Two Philip Chen Trophy (1.40pm) over six furlongs. With 11 contenders lining-up in the main event having won 48 races between them, expect a blistering early pace, and especially with the likes of Lady’s Choice, Harmony N […]
Perfect chance for Patch to Star again under Purton

Sport
No complaints if Delacroix downs Ombudsman in Classic Eclipse

Sport

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