Tag: Society
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The new Nine Elms might be a rich man’s playground, but I hope it works
Despite the swimming pool bridge, general architectural extravagance and Donatella Versace fixtures, this part of London could be dynamic and interesting
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Climate philanthropist George Soros invests millions in coal
Billionaire has previously funded renewable energy and low-carbon initiatives and has called coal a ‘lethal bullet’ for climate change
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Why does fashion hate old people?
Designers appear to favour ever skinnier, sexier and youthful women to model their clothes despite only a tiny percentage of women under 40 being able to afford them. But isn’t this a reflection of society’s worst fears?
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Love to hate luxury property in London? This is why you’re wrong
Luxury high-rises like the Aykon Tower, ‘poor doors’ and off-plan sales to the overseas super-rich can all play a role in tackling the city’s housing crisis
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Paris can teach London how to swap skyscrapers for homes
Ignore the Triangle Tower – the French capital is tackling a housing shortage by building affordable homes, converting office space and introducing rent controls
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Festivals, flights and fulfilment: welcome to the post-digital world
However well-connected it makes us, cyberspace is lonely. That’s why, more and more, we are looking for live experiences