Transport Secretary Philip Hammond raised predictable happy grunts from the car lobby with his plan to raise the motorway speed limit to 80mph. But might the Clarkson wannabes be behind the curve? London's example suggests so... more
He was famous for putting swimming pools into celebrities’ basements. But with the collapse of his firm, Robin Ellis’s reputation has taken a dive... more
The firm known as "London's poshest builders" has collapsed because many of its under-pressure hedge fund and oligarch clients have refused to pay their bills... more
On the eve of the Olympics, Sir David Tang tells how the Chinese are creating a cultural - and business - revolution in London. We pick 20 names to watch... more
Classical guitar is in desperate need of a personality. Step forward Xuefei Yang, a groundbreaking young musician who is making frets fashionable.... more
After a stint in Pinter's People, comedian Bill Bailey fronted the BBC Concert Orchestra and his musical departure was certainly more successful than his theatrical foray.... more
Sound check: German industrial metal band Rammstein literally play with fire in their live performances - and now they are about to unleash their singeing spectacle on London. Watch out for your eyebrows
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