The Ritz is a byword for opulence and dining here is something to which all bon viveurs aspire, writes Colette Doyle. Luxury comes as standard, as frock-coated waiters cater to your every whim and each patron, whether they have a title or not, is made to feel special. If you like understated minimalism you may […]

This year marks the 175th anniversary of Brown’s Hotel, making it something of a Mayfair institution, writes Colette Doyle. This Rocco Forte-run property has seen many a famous face cross its doors over the decades, including Queen Victoria. Nowadays, it welcomes the likes of Tracey Emin, Paul Smith and Stella McCartney and is synonymous with […]

Great Days at Work: How Positive Psychology Can Transform Your Working Life – Suzanne Hazelton (Kogan Page, £14.99) Suzanne Hazelton writes with experience and knowledge throughout Great Days At Work, using her understanding of psychotherapy and work with numerous business leaders to add gravitas to her theories.   One of the overarching positives is its […]

The Kama Sutra of Work: Why Work is the New Sex and How to Make Sure You’re Getting Enough – Avril Millar (Self-published, £9.99) You’ll discover plenty of hard-hitting observations and wise words of advice sandwiched between sexy titles and sultry sutras, such as “Recognise there is more, much more, to you than meets the […]

Naming Monsters – Hannah Eaton (Myriad Editions, £12.99) Naming Monsters is a very different and interesting book with a story being told not just by words but by images too. The main character is a young girl who lives with her grandmother, and it follows her journey of teenage life via boys, exams and friendships. […]

Finally My Ambulance – Joseph Smith (Jonathan Cape, £14.99) This book invites you to embark on a journey via 13 short stories connected by theme and tone. I’m not sure exactly what journey the book took me on as I found the writing didn’t flow from story to story. Finally My Ambulance was the longest, […]

Equipment theft is a serious issue for the majority of businesses, but almost a quarter of firms say they don’t take precautions to prevent it, despite reporting some unusual items that have been lost or stolen, including wigs, a portable loo, eyelashes and a fire surround. A survey of 2,000 companies commissioned by Avery reveals […]

Keeping costs down will be the key factor in organising business travel this coming year, with all modes of transport being closely monitored by companies in order to find the best available deal. The results of the latest American Express Global Business Travel Barometer reveal that 87% of companies surveyed say that keeping on top […]

Rail operator CrossCountry has made available discounted tickets for its corporate customers. The announcement is timely, as the latest American Express Global Business Travel Barometer has revealed that an increasing number of companies are considering using train travel as opposed to air. The “Advance on the Day” initiative has been introduced by the rail company […]