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An Open Letter to Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer

The most important mathematical rule in the UK todayPremium
My father always encouraged me not to join a political party, nor to reveal my voting preferences for fear of being unable to engage across the political spectrum. That has proven good advice over the years, and I have been fortunate to have had good...
The most important mathematical rule in the UK today
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Letter from Paris: Les JO 2024 #2Premium
This article is part of our Premium Content Stream, a new Property Chronicle initiative to bring you additional high quality analysis of multiple asset classes. It is currently available for all to read but shortly we will be introducing a modest monthly subscription...
Letter from Paris: Les JO 2024 #2
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Letter from Paris: Les JO 2024 #1
Volunteer in training. This summer, I am about to experience a once-in-a-lifetime event; Olympic volunteering will be a one-off for nearly all the 50,000 recruits, even if a few have previous experience, and a very few have even competed in past Games. Since my...
Letter from Paris: Les JO 2024 #1

Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024.
Extending a flat lease or buying the freehold – where we are now (or rather – where we aren’t). It was all over – or that’s what we thought when the Prime Minister announced the election date. The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill was progressing through...
Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024.