With her effortless grace and strong sense of independence, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy is a model first lady

POWER DRESSING
Show that you mean business this summer
COMMENT
The social networks that will advise
you, and the governments trying to
spend their way out of recession
STAGE FRIGHT
The Edinburgh Festival feels the pinch of the recession
APP WARS
BlackBerry launches its challenge to the
iPhone’s apps
IN BRIEF
The latest from across the destinations

TAX RELAXED
The Dutch tax rules attracting international investment
SHORTS
News and views from our destinations
A SPORTING CHANCE
The former Olympians who can help you change your life
SPREAD BETTER
Handle it right and spread betting can turn volatile markets to your advantage
LEADING LADY
With her effortless grace and strong sense of independence, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy is a model first lady
FORWARD THINKING
Executive education could be the key to your long-term success

ENTERTAINMENT
Our pick of the best books, movies and music out now
MANCHESTER MODERN
The Manchester International Festival returns for its second outing

AIRLINE NEWS
All the latest news and events from VLM Airlines and CityJet
FINAL WORD
Andrey Vedikhin, CEO of Alpari UK, on the benefits of hard work, C++ and the Russian countryside