Stamp duty weighing on luxury housing market, says Berkeley
High-end housebuilder says transaction levels in London and south-east have been hit by tax increase
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Breathtaking Skywalk: British yachtsman Alex Thomson has once again underlined his reputation as a daredevil
A spectacular new stunt by British yachtsman Alex Thomson. Passion and courage have no boundaries. With his latest stunt, the British yachtsman Alex Thomson has once again underlined his reputation as a daredevil. During his breathtaking Skywalk he catapulted himself and his kiteboard to a dizzying height of over 85 metres, powered only by the wind … Read more
The OFM 50: what we love about the world of food in 2016
From Heston Blumenthal’s sweet shop to the policeman turned pie-maker, here (in no particular order) are 50 of Observer Food Monthly’s favourite things
Zadie, Alexa, Coco: why does fashion love naming bags and clothes?
The industry obsession with certain monikers is no coincidence. Plus, was the reaction to Kim Kardashian’s naked selfie an example of body-shaming?
Design Museum aims for Tate Modern effect in new home, says director
Design and architecture museum in London’s Kensington will be three times the size of old Thameside location with permanent collection free for first time
The architects building a future for themselves
As the Architecture Foundation publishes the latest edition of New Architects, our critic explores how young designers are making their own rules to get ahead