Lady Barbara Judge raises awareness of pancreatic cancer

Lady Barbara Judge produced a video to increase awareness of pancreatic cancer Lady Barbara Judge: I’m about to die. I am probably going to die within months, not years. I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in November 2018 and it was a complete shock, total shock. About two years before I went to my GP… Continue Reading

The Broken Spoke

The Broken Spoke

Originally published at Forbes.com I recently had to attend a Board meeting in America, and was delighted when the venue ultimately turned out to be Austin, Texas, one of America’s fastest growing cities. I had heard so many good things about the city that the very thought was exciting. The hotel we stayed in, The Driskill, had… Continue Reading

Pri Lojzetu at Castle Zemono

Pri Lojzetu at Castle Zemono

Originally published at Forbes.com It was recently my great pleasure to return to Slovenia, where I am advising in connection with the country’s impressive nuclear programme, as well as preparing to participate in a large forum being organised for April to celebrate 500 women entrepreneurs. During my visit, I was fortunate to be invited to join… Continue Reading

Letter: Attitudes to women working from home may change forever

Letter: Attitudes to women working from home may change forever

Originally published at FT.com The coronavirus-imposed work overhaul may well benefit working women in the long term. From my point of view, it has been interesting to witness an imposed and indiscriminate “working from home” arrangement. Usually thought to be preferred by working mothers, working from home has sometimes been stigmatised and labelled as the… Continue Reading

Lady Judge to Head Kazakh Financial Center Regulatory Board

Originally published at LAHT.com ASTANA – The Astana International Financial Center has appointed British-American commercial lawyer Lady Barbara Judge as chairwoman of the Board of Directors of the Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA), the AIFC announced on Monday. “It is a pleasure and great honor to be appointed for this role. I will strive to… Continue Reading

Dining At London’s Comptoir Robuchon

Dining At London’s Comptoir Robuchon

Originally published at Forbes.com As every foodie knows, Joel Robuchon, who died in 2018, was one of the most significant chefs of the last quarter of the 20th century. In fact, he was the most Michelin-starred chef ever, holding a record 32 stars in 2016, and his disciples have opened restaurants all over the world in… Continue Reading

Dining At London’s Ivy Victoria

Dining At London’s Ivy Victoria

Last weekend I had the pleasure of dining at the new Ivy Victoria, which has opened only recently in the space formerly occupied by Jamie’s Italian on Victoria Street. Like the Ivy Chelsea, where I have had many enjoyable meal the new Ivy Victoria is just splendidly beautiful. The place had been decorated with magnificent… Continue Reading

Dining In London With Style And Flair

Originally published at Forbes I was so pleased to learn that a new restaurant had opened up in my neighborhood. It is called Chucs, and is part of an ever-growing family of such restaurants around West London. I have never been to any of the siblings, but some of my friends have reported to me that they… Continue Reading

New London exhibition showcases China’s ethnic minority fashion

New London exhibition showcases China’s ethnic minority fashion

By Sun Wei in London Source: GlobaI Times Published: 2019/10/22 Fashion show, Showcase of Dali, Rich Tapestry of Chinese Culture, was held during the 15th World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention (WCEC) in London on Monday afternoon. This marks the third time that Chinese fashion brand the Eve Group has brought traditional Chinese handicraft and the dreams… Continue Reading