Pineau des Charentes: One of my favourite aperitifs
Pineau des Charentes, or simply Pineau, is one of my favourite aperitifs. Ideal for pre-dinner drinks, lounging in the garden or for a gathering of…
The UK’s Entrepreneur Visa
If you are a budding overseas Entrepreneur, who is 16 years and over, not from within the European Union, and want to set up your…
Financial Market News: 21st October 2015
''The debate on US interest rate policy continued, with data released over the week tending to side with a delay to any tightening. Markets continue…
Wright Brothers: Oyster Farmers with Restaurants
Last week I had rather nice lunch at Wright Brothers in Soho. If you are looking for a smart informal atmosphere, with splendid fresh sea…
Why England’s sports teams are dominated by the privately educated
This is a rather good article on why England competitiveness in sport has deteriorated and now is biased towards athletes from private schools. When…
Interactive currency-comparison tool: The Big Mac index | The Economist
Here's a great guide to understanding the currency markets using the price of a Big Mac around the world:The Big Mac index . The Big Mac…
Giving a Personal Loan to a New Venture: My View on a Standard Agreement
I have been asked if I could draft up a Personal Loan Agreement to be used in the simplest of situations, for example where one…
Financial Market News: 10th October 2015
''The likely negative impact to the global economy of China’s slowdown has had ramifications across the risk markets, just as markets were healing following the…
Chinese Restaurant with a Difference:Yming
I had a rather good lunch the other day at Yming on Greek Street, Soho. If you want a Chinese restaurant that is smart, with…
Where Can You Afford to Live in London; Stop-by-Stop
''A map that tries to show where you can -- or more likely can't -- afford to live in London has been created, breaking it…
