THE HOTEL: In the foothills of Sicily’s Mount Enta, the handful of luxury villas that form the Monaci delle Terre Nere estate are hidden among 62 acres of vineyards and …
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Yellow fever: Central banks and private investors keep demand for gold buoyant
Private investors and consistent demand from central banks were the two driving forces behind the second quarter’s all-time high gold price, an industry report has found. Individual purchases in gold …
Chancellor’s move to cut infrastructure projects threatens growth, economists warn
Rachel Reeves’ decision to make immediate cuts to capital spending has shaken a number of top economists, who have said they are deeply concerned about the potential knock-on impacts on …
Pension money managers hail ‘progress’ on start-up plans despite sluggish investment
Pension money managers that backed a plan to pump cash into start-ups last year have hailed “good progress” today despite still investing a fraction of their total assets into so-called …
7 reasons why the amazing Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club must be saved
The Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club is one of London’s best venues. It must be saved, by Adam Bloodworth One of London’s most iconic venues is facing closure. The Bethnal …
CMA warns major corporate travel takeover could hike prices and worsen service
A major planned acquisition in the corporate travel sector could lead to higher prices and poorer quality of service, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has warned. American Express Global …
A foodie tour of Corfu, with Greek tavernas and the best cheese ever
The MarBella Collection in Corfu is rebranding the all-inclusive as real luxury, discovers Julia Leyland Imagine this: a plate of octopus is handed to you, still sizzling from the grill, …
Why Donald Trump’s bitcoin reserve wouldn’t work in the UK
Debates over a government bitcoin reserve have swelled up this week after former president Donald’s Trump’s comments at a bitcoin convention over the weekend. Meanwhile, a new government in the …
‘Absolutely no contact whatsoever’: England manager candidate in dark over job
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe insists he has still not been approached about the England job – two weeks after Gareth Southgate’s resignation. Howe was quickly installed as one of the …
UK restores housebuilding targets and sets out green belt review in planning push
Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves’ Labour government has unveiled a series of reforms to the planning system, including a review of the green belt, to help address “the most acute …