A report from estate agent Knight Frank says that more than half of the homes bought in affluent London neighbourhoods were bought by foreigners, according to Bloomberg. Apparently … But among service-users, the figure jumps to plus 12. With schools …

Anti-corruption campaigners Transparency International have published a global survey showing that about one in six students has had to pay a bribe for education services. In parts of sub-Saharan Africa and Asia this might be requiring parents to pay a …

World Service economics correspondent Andrew Walker points out that Sirkka Hamalainen was governor of the Bank of Finland in the 1990s. SAMSUNG PHONE LAUNCH Via Twitter. First response to our question about why curved mobile phone screens …

We've got a younger and more affluent buyer—the average age has come down by more than four years, and household income is up by $22,000." The "new" … The brand is also offering a more personalized service approach with Lincoln "concierge.".

The majority of our clients are mass affluent, families with mortgages and savings and protection needs. This is our heartland and where we will continue to support clients. “We want to continue our work in these areas and to build profitability …

The new service will operate as a branch of the Eat or Heat foodbank in Walthamstow and referrals are already coming through. Reverend Malcolm Boulter, of SCCC said: “There's a perception that Chingford is an affluent area but people have ended up …

The company also targets affluent 'shopper tourists' from around the world, who are likely to spend more during holidays or business trips. … Each village offers discounts on previous seasons' collections of fashion and lifestyle brands. This year is …

Laura and John Arnold, who rank among the most generous donors in America, gave $10-million to the National Head Start Association this week to keep 7,000 children in programs that have either closed or were set to be shuttered due to the federal …

Even through a period of unpredictability in the national and global economic and political environment, domestic foundation giving has continued to grow at a moderate pace. According to Key Facts on U.S. Foundations, the Foundation Center's new annual …