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Anthony Tan: the Malaysian business scion taking on Uber
Profiles Anthony Tan has always been unabashedly ambitious and, in taxi-hailing apps, saw his chance to get into the history books. The competition, though, may be about to hot up.
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Big Tech is becoming Big Brother: a leviathan out of control
Cover Story With mounting influence over what we do, see, and even think, the technology giants are changing the world. It may not be long before the sector eclipses governments and rules our lives, says Dominic Frisby
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Troy's Gabrielle Boyle: for global companies, sustainability is just good business
Podcasts Merryn talks to to Gabrielle Boyle of Troy Asset Management about the top quality global companies in her portfolio, and why those firms that invest in sustainability, diversity and a better future will have a competitive advantage over those that don't.
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Properties for sale for around £1m
Reviews From an 18th-century former blacksmith’s cottage in Stoke-on-Trent with 180ft of moorings for narrow boats to a converted 19th-century water tower in Dorking, eight of the best properties on the market for around £1m
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Wine of the week: five superb clarets drinking now
Reviews Slake your thirst on some great clarets that are drinking right now, and are fabulous value for money, too.
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Four dog-friendly UK holidays
Reviews Not everyone loves your dog as much as you do, but he’ll be welcome at these UK retreats, says Chris Carter.
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How will India’s Covid crisis affect the global economy?
Analysis The wave of Covid infections sweeping through India has sparked a humanitarian crisis. But with India’s economy the fifth-biggest in the world, could it have bigger repercussions around the globe? Saloni Sardana investigates.
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The house price boom is all about what people can afford to pay
Editor's letter Houses may look very expensive, but ultra-low interest rates mean that on a monthly payment basis, they cost an awful lot less than they used to. How long can that last?
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Japan from a distance
Advertisement Feature Matthew Brett, manager of the Baillie Gifford Japan Trust and the Baillie Gifford Japanese Fund, explains why distance needn’t mean disadvantage.
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Copper has hit a ten-year high, but this could just be the start of a huge bull market
Analysis The price of copper is at its highest for ten years. But supply constraints and a massive rise in demand mean it’s not going to stop there, says Dominic Frisby.
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What is hyperinflation and could it happen here?
Analysis The Bank of England has been accused of the kind of money-printing that could lead to Zimbabwe-style hyperinflation. But that's very unlikely to happen here, says John Stepek. Here's why.
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António Horta-Osório: the tennis ace who saved Lloyds Bank
Profiles António Horta-Osório was determined to rescue Britain’s largest high-street bank from disaster, and he succeeded, if at the cost of his own health. Can he repeat the trick at stricken Credit Suisse?
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The SNP’s record in Scotland: how does it stack up?
Briefings The SNP has been in power in Scotland since 2007, and the country is going to the polls again. So how has it performed?
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Tom Slater of Scottish Mortgage: growth, the pandemic, and the importance of optimism
Podcasts Merryn talks to Tom Slater of the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust about investing in growth, the pandemic and its aftermath, why optimism will always bring better returns than pessimism, and why nothing compares to Tesla.
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2019 Benedict White: a stunning Alpine white
Reviews This exquisite Slovenian white is made from an inspired blend of pinot grigio, furmint and riesling.
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Bentley Mulliner Bacalar – a boon for the super-rich
Reviews Bentleys not exclusive enough for you? Then keep an eye on its new venture, the Mulliner Bacalar. Nicole Garcia Merida reports
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Properties for sale with outdoor dining terraces
Reviews From a former mill house in West Sussex with an Italian-style courtyard for summer entertaining, to a converted watermill in North Yorkshire with a gazebo and an adjoining terrace, eight of the best properties for sale with outdoor dining terraces
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Combining business with leisure: the rise of the “bleisure” trip
Reviews We’re now used to working from home – why not from the beach? Chris Carter reports
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The V-shaped recovery looks to be here at last
Editor's letter The world is certainly not a Panglossian paradise. But the recovery is under way and there is plenty of good news about.
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The Greensill saga: what’s it about and what does it mean for you?
Briefings The collapse of Lex Greensill’s business empire has left a trail of financial devastation across several countries. Saloni Sardana looks at what happened and who was involved.
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What is “Britcoin” and what could it mean for you?
Analysis Rishi Sunak has asked the Bank of England to explore the possibility of creating a digital currency for the UK - dubbed Britcoin. Saloni Sardana looks at what that might mean for you.
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Chinese history as told via Asia’s booming auction market
Reviews Three Chinese imperial seals sold at auction tell a story about the present and past worlds, says Chris Carter.
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Cazoo’s Alex Chesterman: “I’m not an innovator, just a copycat”
Profiles Serial entrepreneur Alex Chesterman likes to improve the consumer experience by spotting what’s broken, then fixing it. That’s been a successful strategy, but is he about to call it a day?
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Why higher capital gains taxes in the US might be bad news for bitcoin
Analysis US president Joe Biden wants to significantly increase capital gains tax. That will have a knock-on effect on the markets, says John Stepek. And on bitcoin and crypto in particular. Here’s why.
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How to invest as the aviation sector bounces back from Covid-19
Cover Story Shares in airlines have soared over the past few weeks as hopes of a return to normality have risen. Do they have further to climb? And which will do best in the post-pandemic landscape? Matthew Partridge reports
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The giant investment platforms and the risk to shareholder capitalism
Editor's letter The fact that so many of us invest via the big investment platforms means that there is a huge dislocation between the owner of the shares (us) and the people who have the votes that come with the shares (the platforms).
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2013 Castelnau de Suduiraut: a thoroughly delicious sweetie from Bordeaux
Reviews A juicy, honeyed, orange-blossom theme combined with neat acidity make this a thoroughly delicious wine.
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Three underwater experiences for the adventurous traveller
Reviews Sleeping with the fishes in the Great Barrier Reef; fine dining under the Indian Ocean; and snorkelling among artworks in the Med.
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Houses for sale for around £500,000
Reviews From a 17th-century, timber-framed house in Staffordshire, to a house with a post office, shop and licensed tea room in a prime tourist area close to Loch Ness, eight of the best houses on the market for around £500,000
