9 of the world’s most expensive hotel suites

Here, we delve into 9 residence-style pads where 24/7 butler service, ultra-refined design, and courtesy rides in the back of a sleek Bentley aren’t even the coolest things on offer. For just the price of a measly four-year college education, you can bed down at The Mark’s Grand Penthouse for a single night.

9 of the world’s most expensive hotel suites

Here, we delve into 9 residence-style pads where 24/7 butler service, ultra-refined design, and courtesy rides in the back of a sleek Bentley aren’t even the coolest things on offer. For just the price of a measly four-year college education, you can bed down at The Mark’s Grand Penthouse for a single night.

London Homeowners Are Desperately Slashing Prices

More London home sellers are having to cut the asking price of their homes, and they’re offering deeper discounts as political uncertainty and high values dampen demand. “Price cuts seen in prime central London in the immediate aftermath of Brexit are now filtering through to outer boroughs,” said Savills Plc residential research director Lucian Cook.

London Homeowners Are Desperately Slashing Prices

More London home sellers are having to cut the asking price of their homes, and they’re offering deeper discounts as political uncertainty and high values dampen demand. “Price cuts seen in prime central London in the immediate aftermath of Brexit are now filtering through to outer boroughs,” said Savills Plc residential research director Lucian Cook.

Alex Brummer: It’s time for Tata to dig deep

How councils reject parking ticket appeals even if you have done nothing wrong… but you CAN fight back and win INVESTMENT CLINIC: Should I invest in Neil Woodford’s new fund if I’ve already got money in another one of his? Why NO bank will offer you a Lifetime Isa: Fears Government’s flagship savings deal for under 40s will be a catastrophic flop ASK TONY: HMRC sent a A 2,057 tax bill to my 87-year-old, dementia-suffering mum in her care home MARKET REPORT: EasyJet and Dixons set to fall out of the FTSE 100 to be replaced by Rentokil Initial and DS Smith Triple boost for Brexit Britain: Dyson to build tech hub in the UK, Chinese bid A 1bn for City skyscraper and 1,400 new Expedia jobs ALEX BRUMMER: As Sir Philip Green finally coughs up for BHS pensioners it’s time for Tata to dig deep Revealed: The trick to still get 3% interest on a Santander 123 account… but there’s a catch, you … (more)

10 Things to Know for Today

White House chief of staff Reince Priebus wanted a top FBI official to dispute media reports that President Donald Trump’s campaign advisers were frequently in touch with Russian intelligence agents during the election campaign, a White House official says. The banned chemical weapon VX nerve agent, considered by some experts to be the nastiest of nerve agents , was used to kill Kim Jong Nam, the North Korean ruler’s outcast half brother who was attacked by two women who rubbed the substance on his face.

10 Things to Know for Today

White House chief of staff Reince Priebus wanted a top FBI official to dispute media reports that President Donald Trump’s campaign advisers were frequently in touch with Russian intelligence agents during the election campaign, a White House official says. The banned chemical weapon VX nerve agent, considered by some experts to be the nastiest of nerve agents , was used to kill Kim Jong Nam, the North Korean ruler’s outcast half brother who was attacked by two women who rubbed the substance on his face.

TripAdvisor names 2017’s best beaches in the world

‘Do not breathe under the water’? ‘Falling can be deadly’? You don’t say! The world’s most entirely pointless signs revealed You can marry a dog in India and identify as a dragon in Russia: Revealing the most baffling laws in the world Tourist in Thailand faces up to a year in prison for ‘feeding BREADCRUMBS to fish in a forbidden part of the sea’ A secret floor, a chauffeur-driven Tesla and exclusive ocean views: The $2,100-a-night hotel-within-a hotel where the one per cent hide out in Florida Forget Bond Street: Why a trip to Bicester Village will satisfy all designer label junkies A 15,000sq-foot spa, a cigar room and an in-house cinema: The Austrian ski-in-ski-out five-star hotel that will appease even the most reluctant snow bunny ‘They’re just bags of intestines – full of faeces’: Explorer Ed Stafford reveals that eating TADPOLES was a new low as he tackled the Patagonia wilds … (more)

Town launches first bid for in bloom title

Left to right, Nick Fletcher , Rob Davies , Christopher Turner Brian Harrison and Roger Burnett , Anthony Crosser and Mark Brayshaw ( Fitzwilliam Community Involvement Comp A team is already in place to help make Malton look at its best over the summer months with more people encouraged to get on board. Councillor Christopher Turner, who is leading the campaign on behalf of Malton Town Council, said: “We are very lucky to have three expert gardeners to advise us how to go about it.

Town launches first bid for in bloom title

Left to right, Nick Fletcher , Rob Davies , Christopher Turner Brian Harrison and Roger Burnett , Anthony Crosser and Mark Brayshaw ( Fitzwilliam Community Involvement Comp A team is already in place to help make Malton look at its best over the summer months with more people encouraged to get on board. Councillor Christopher Turner, who is leading the campaign on behalf of Malton Town Council, said: “We are very lucky to have three expert gardeners to advise us how to go about it.

Rudloe Arms, owned by chef Marco Pierre White

TINA ROBINS visits chef Marco Pierre White at his latest venture – and finds some unusual inhabitants at the gothic pile The Gothic splendour of Marco Pierre White’s latest project hides a charming secret – it is home to a whole herd of vintage rocking horses. But while the Rudloe Arms is set in 14 acres of countryside with dramatic views, surrounded by his farm animals, the exquisitely carved equines are stabled in the bedrooms.

Beautiful Ballilogue: Cottage chic in one of Ireland’s best-kept secrets

There’s a fresh log on the woodburner, a bottle of Villa Maria chilling in the fridge, and I’m wrapped in a soft cashmere throw enjoying a good natter with my friend. Safely tucked behind a balcony in the open-plan living room, our toddlers have played in the garden outside, built a train track around the coffee table, and are now curled up in a designer swivel chair watching Finding Dory on the DVD player.

UPDATE 1-Canada trade minister: Can resolve Bombardier funding without WTO

Jan 27 Canada’s newly appointed Trade Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said on Friday he has told Brazil he is open to resolving a feud over funding for jet maker Bombardier without turning to the World Trade Organization. Champagne told reporters he had discussed Bombardier with his Brazilian counterpart over dinner at the recent World Economic Forum in Davos.

W. Africa to scale back military in The Gambia

West African nations plan to scale back a military force that secured the return to The Gambia of new President Adama Barrow to take power, the force commander said Friday. The mission of the Economic Community of West African States regional bloc will see “a progressive reduction” in numbers, Senegalese General Francois Ndiaye said in a statement a day after the newly elected leader flew back to his homeland.

Strong evidence of problematic conditions persists in real estate market: CMHC

Canada’s federal housing agency says strong evidence of problematic conditions continues to exist in the national housing market. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation says the most prevalent issues it has observed in the 15 markets it monitors are overbuilding and overvaluation, which occurs when house prices outpace economic fundamentals such as income and population growth.

Dow Jones Industrial Average Today Jumps as Traders Eye Earnings Reports and Trump Executive Orders

The Dow Jones Industrial Average today was ticking up as traders eye another busy round of earnings reports and more executive actions by President Donald Trump. World stocks hit a 19-month high overnight thanks to strong European earnings reports, improved Japanese trade data, and expectations that Trump will unleash a wave of economic stimulus to pay for a large infrastructure project.

Meet the scientist who developed the orange fleshed sweet potato

In 1978, when he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Makerere University, he started the preliminary breeding work at the then Kawanda Research Station Left to right, Drs Jan Low, Maria Andrade with Dr Mwanga. In 2016, the team, together with Dr. Howarth Bouis were honoured with the prestigious World Food Prize for their work on orange fleshed sweet potato.

M Thai Group plans B5bn plot

Mr Veraphong says the firm has been studying the feasibility of developing the area adjacent to Suvarnabhumi airport since 2012. After keeping a low profile for more than two decades, M Thai Group, a private Thai property developer, plans to invest 5 billion baht in residential projects on a 220-rai plot near Suvarnabhumi airport.

Homebuyers program could be boon for Chilliwack: MLA

As applicants begin to roll in to BC Housing from those looking to take advantage of the new first-time homebuyers program, one local MLA said the program could have a particular benefit to Chilliwack residents. That’s because it only applies to homes under $750,000, a high price locally but at the low end in places such as Metro Vancouver.

Building boom expected to ebb

New home construction in Kelowna surged an astounding 72 per cent in 2016, but it’s expected to fall back this year. “The pent-up demand has been satisfied to some extent, so 2017’s forecast definitely calls for a moderation from 2016,” said Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation market analyst Taylor Pardy.

Organic Shop is back with the ‘Organic Loot’

Jaipur, Rajasthan , Jan. 16 : After the success of its previous two editions in 2014 and 2015, the third edition is all set to raise the bar higher with discounts up to 85 percent on categories like clothing, food, beauty care, health and wellness and home and garden. With the growing demand for organics and massive response from its previous two editions, this year the Loot is planned for two days from January 19 to 20, 2017 with heavy discounts on all products.

Rentokil Aims to Break the Mosquito Life Cycle

Acting as Aedes Fighters, dedicated volunteers from Rentokil Initial Malaysia have worked together on a mission to eradicate mosquito breeding grounds, reducing the mosquito population, and to create healthier and safer environments for our communities. This nationwide initiative is part of the organisation’s annual corporate social responsibility programme; Community Oriented Health Education Programme , which aims to galvanise the communities in Malaysia into taking actions to preserve a clean and hygienic environment in and out of their residency to keep mosquitoes at bay.

‘Buyers will find it tough to find something’ – Property expert on…

‘Buyers will find it tough to find something’ – Property expert on the 10pc house price jump forecast in next 18 months ‘Buyers will find it tough to find something’ – Property expert on the 10pc house price jump forecast in next 18 months ‘Buyers will find it tough to find something’ – Property expert on the 10pc house price jump forecast in next 18 months Economist at Trinity College, Ronan Lyons, predicts that house prices will continue to rise between 5pc and 10pc over the next 18 months.

Economy in doubt, Brits save

Britons are holding on to their cash in a sign that they may be hunkering down in the face of economic uncertainties, according to the British Bankers Association. Personal deposits grew an annual 4.8 percent in November, data compiled by the association show.

Economy in doubt, Brits save

Britons are holding on to their cash in a sign that they may be hunkering down in the face of economic uncertainties, according to the British Bankers Association. Personal deposits grew an annual 4.8 percent in November, data compiled by the association show.

Asia stocks mixed in muted session, dollar recovers some losses

Asian stocks were mixed on Tuesday, in thin trade and with little to guide them as most major markets were closed on Monday for Christmas holidays, while the dollar reclaimed its losses from Monday. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was flat, with Australia and New Zealand closed for a holiday in lieu of Christmas.

Central bank chief urges Seoul to use st…

South Korea’s central bank chief publicly urged the Finance Ministry to use more aggressive expansionary fiscal policy next year to sustain growth, saying the era of monetary policy has nearly ended. His comments could lead to the Bank of Korea and the Finance Ministry each pushing the other to take on the burden of propping up the flagging Korean economy.

Deutsche Bank chairman rules out pan-European merger -Frankfurter Allgemeine

Germany’s biggest lender last week announced a $7.2 billion settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over its sale and pooling of toxic mortgage securities in the run-up to the 2008 financial crisis. “At the moment the fantasy for a pan-European merger is muted as we have other priorities,” Achleitner told the weekly newspaper in an interview published on Saturday.