Are we there yet?
Was it all a dream? Or a nightmare? For three-and-a-half years, Britain was driven to the point of collective nervous breakdown by the referendum on Brexit, its outcome, and the questions of how, precisely, to respond to the voters’ decision in 2016 to leave the European Union. I’ve spent a fair amount of the past […]
Returning to the Commonwealth
On February first this year, an hour after the UK left the European Union, the Maldives re-joined the Commonwealth, after a four years hiatus, as the republic quit the Commonwealth in 2016 after being threatened with suspension over its human rights record and lack of progress on democratic reform. President Ibrahim “Ibu” Mohamed Solih, a […]
How To Survive Growing Up
With a Swiss dad and an Indian mum, Maximilian Busser’s childhood was not a walk in the clouds. Solitary and by his own admission weird, it wasn’t until he turned 20 that he accepted and started to love who he was. The seed was planted for the birth of MB&F 18 years later, a company […]
The Night Before Christmas
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house . Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads; And mamma in […]
Gstaad Palace Challenge
La Dolce Vita… Alpine style Fun isn’t necessarily the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Switzerland – but now might be the time to think again, especially if you are into classic cars. With its stunning mountain roads and hidden car storage facilities, Gstaad has been for many years the mecca for car lovers in […]
Do We Dream Of Electric Cars?
Electric vehicles first appeared in the mid-19th century. But their high cost, low top speed and short battery range, compared to that of later internal combustion engine vehicles, led to a worldwide decline in their use. A century later, we realised that oil reserves are not infinite and that the pollution caused by motor vehicles […]
Katie Piper
(Opening photo by © Dan Kennedy) Katie Piper was a normal girl living in a normal town in Hampshire when suddenly, one day in 2008, her life changed forever. Her ex-boyfriend, Danny Lynch, orchestrated an attack in which sulphuric acid was thrown at her face and almost killed her. Although Katie survived, the severity of […]
The Women of the Future Awards 2019
Advocating productive, professional and personal relationships between successful young women is the mantra of The Women of the Future Awards. These factors are synonymous with fostering not only future business talent among young women, but also the ability to encourage important social change in society. Since 2006 these awards have provided a platform to showcase […]
Afternoon tea in style
The Four Seasons Mayfair. Until 31st December I am never happier than strolling down Burlington Arcade, as it has many of my favourite shops in London. To celebrate their 200-year anniversary the world’s renown shopping arcade teamed up with the Four Seasons Hotel in Mayfair for a very special afternoon tea. The Burlington Afternoon Tea […]
Start Over in Guernsey
Just 35 minutes flight from London, Guernsey is the less known sister of the Channel Islands. As an off-shore hub, the island is extremely business oriented, well regulated, and offers a taxation system very beneficial to business. Furthermore, Guernsey is in the same time zone than London, which is an extra advantage when thinking of […]
