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“If the novelists P.G. Wodehouse, Jackie Collins and Naguib Mahfouz had been asked to pool their creative talents, they would have struggled to invent a character as bold and controversial as Mohamed Al Fayed,” said Andrew Anthony in The Observer.

Billionaire businessman Mr Al-Fayed died last week at the age of 94

Former owner of Harrods and Fulham FC whose stormy relationship with British institutions denied him citizenship

Billionaire businessman Mohamed al-Fayed remained convinced his son, Dodi, and Diana were victims of a conspiracy.

A recent study found people who have played host in their home felt pressured when it comes to making sure their guests are having a good time

Shrinking jars of jam, smaller chocolate bars and cut-size snacks … why won’t brands stop decreasing the size of their products?

Want a Champagne life on lemonade money? Mike Daw rounds up the very best lunch deals in the capital’s flashiest dining rooms

Matt and Elaine offer freshly made cakes, desserts and afternoon teas

The history of restaurants, food and, especially, fine dining, is deeply tied to the history of immigration to the U.S. and French cultural power in the early 20th century. Not surprisingly, the story that leads to Yelp and Anthony Bourdain is not without its share of racism that the modern…

Have you become more stressed about big gatherings since the pandemic? You’re certainly not alone. Here is how to leave fear behind and have a great time