For the masters of card tricks and disappearing coins, Christmas is a merry time indeed, with huge demand for their art at parties. Victoria Stewart finds out how they’re cashing in... more
The daughter of Elton John’s favourite jeweller tells Liz Hoggard that she feels sorry for the spoiled and humourless character that she plays on screen... more
Theo Fennell is used to seeing stars and millionaires wearing his gems, but now the masses are helping his eponymous jeweller back into the black... more
Theo Fennell, jeweller to the stars, says January’s VAT rise is not a worry as a large proportion of its well-heeled customers are from overseas and not liable for the tax... more
It's been a tough few weeks for Jon Pain. One minute he is being lined up to replace Hector Sants as interim head of the Financial Services Authority... more
What does Paul Volcker, the man who has done more than anyone in modern history to design and deliver sound regulation to international banking, think is good about today’s banks? ... more
Theo Fennell said the sparkle had returned to the business since its eponymous designer returned to the helm and added it was on route to “long-term profitability”... more
Bosses at jeweller to the stars Theo Fennell launched a stinging attack on their predecessors after the firm racked up losses of more than £3 million ... more
A couple of years ago, it was pretty much guaranteed that from the fourth weekend of July through to the first week of September the City shut down... more
Analysis: As fashionistas become recessionistas and their appetite for £10,000 python-skin handbags and glitzy watches wanes, companies making and selling top-name brands are anticipating a miserable Christmas.... more
While London’s property market stalls, the Candy brothers are forging ahead with jaw-dropping projects that include £100m apartments. Here, they answer the critics who have attacked their plans for Chelsea Barracks and Knightsbridge... more
Theo Fennell, the celebrity jeweller favoured by Victoria and David Beckham and Sir Elton John, conceded that business was "tough" as the slowdown in the economy hits sales... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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