A painting of Venice by the Italian artist Canaletto which was once owned by the UK's first prime minister has been sold for ...

Sir Robert, who died on March 6, 2025 at the age of 84, rose from humble beginnings (selling fertilizer door-to-door at age 16) to become one of the Caribbean’s most successful hoteliers.

Sir Robert McAlpine, the construction giant which built London 2012's Olympic Stadium, has recovered from losing over £100m.

Sir Robert McAlpine, the family-owned construction giant which built London 2012’s Olympic Stadium, has recovered from losing over £100m to return to profit.

Horace Walpole, politician, man of letters and author, was the youngest son of prime minister Sir Robert Walpole. In need of a country residence, Horace acquired Chopp’d Straw Hall in 1749, a ...

Discover the fascinating history of Strawberry Hill House, Britain’s first and finest example of Gothic Revival architecture and the vision of Horace Walpole.

A FORMER Lord Chancellor, Sir Robert Buckland, has been appointed as the new Third Church Estates Commissioner. Elected in 2010 as the Conservative MP for South Swindon, a seat that he held until last ...

Building and civil engineering group Sir Robert McAlpine has been appointed to lead Tata Steel’s £1.25bn decarbonisation project at Port Talbot, transforming it into a hub for sustainable steel ...

Sir Robert McAlpine has been appointed main works contractor to support Tata Steel's £1.25bn green steel plant in Wales.

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It was a fitting ceremonial farewell that Sir Robert Gillies would have dodged.