Staying In

Treat Yourself At Home, B Corp Style

Didn’t you hear? The UK is abuzz with B Corps – with London sitting pretty as the B Corp capital of the world. British brands are shaking up the way we see everyday commodities – and in the beauty industry, we’re really setting an example for how to make your washbag more sustainable. On the skincare front, we have waterless and plastic free pioneers SBTRCT and the waste-averse UpCircle (which upcycles over 20 different by-product ingredients to make its skincare range). Monpure, meanwhile, gives its haircare line the slow beauty treatment, working with handpicked ethical suppliers and ensuring all packaging is completely recyclable. For makeup that looks and feels great, Seeds of Colour has you covered with its fruit and veg-derived formulas, while DAME’s reusable period products mark a new chapter in women’s menstrual health. But this is only the tip of the iceberg; there are plenty more British beauty brands with B Corp status out there. And these are the ones to know now.

Going Out

Dine At New Restaurant Maza

Styled after a 1980s Athenian taverna, Bruton Place’s new restaurant Maza features nostalgic interiors from David Archer, the designer behind Chiltern Firehouse and The Peninsula. Sister restaurant to Notting Hill’s Mazi, the eatery is inspired by co-owner Christina Mourtaglou’s hellenic upbringing; expect homemade breads, handmade sea urchin pasta, and fire-cooked molten meats like crispy pork belly gyros. Its upstairs doubles as a vinyl listening bar, where 70s and 80s Greek records can soundtrack the end of your night. Find more spring restaurant openings to get excited about here. Book at mazamayfair.com

C&TH Partnership

What Can Investors Do To Beat The IHT Trap?

The Chancellor has made sweeping changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT). More families will be caught. More of your wealth might fall prey to it (including, from 2027, your pension). Tax reliefs are being cut, and the nil-rate bands frozen for another six years. So what are the options now for IHT-averse investors? Is it still possible to reduce IHT – without giving anything away? This free guide from Wealth Club explains what experienced investors could consider doing to beat the 40 percent tax trap (capital at risk). Tax rules can change and benefits will depend on circumstances. Download the guide here.

Property Of The Day

This two-bedroom apartment is one of the first turnkey residences from The Peninsula London. With interiors by Cuturi Cameto, this stunning home features authentic 1950s Italian furniture and Uruguayan landscapes inspired by the designer’s upbringing. And the hotel-feeling only continues in the wellness centre, two Michelin-starred restaurant and cinema.

Prices start from £22,500,000, peninsula.com 

Little Luxury

Founded by Henny Clarke, slow fashion womenswear brand By Søren focuses on small batch production to reduce wastage, with all fabrics either recycled, natural or organic. Its current collection includes some cosy jackets perfect for the winter to spring transition – our top pick is the versatile Pia Jacket in Cream Fringe, great for layering and featuring chic curved cuffs and oversized buttons. £365, bysoren.com

Competition Time

Win a bed and breakfast stay at The George Inn, set in the peaceful village of Norton St Philip found midway between Frome and Bath.

Psssst…

British banknotes will soon look a little different, with UK wildlife set to replace historical characters on the next series released. This follows a vote from the public in which people said they’d rather see hedgehogs than Churchill on their cash – and an upcoming survey from the Bank of England will allow us to help decide which animals feature.

Whatever You Do, Don’t

Forget to make the most of hot cross bun season. The Easter treats are beginning to pop up at bakeries across the capital for a limited period – here are the ones worth queuing for.