You’ve heard of MI5 and MI6. Now, after a century in the shadows, the ultra-secretive Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) is emerging into the light. To mark its centenary, John Ferris has just written the first official history of the spy agency, spanning its beginnings in the aftermath of WW1, through the WW2 triumphs of Bletchley Park and into the modern era of cyberintelligence. SLMan tapped him on the shoulder to ask him why GCHQ is the best in the world at what it does and why, behind the scenes, Britain really does have a ‘special relationship’ with the US…

Before Brexit and coronavirus, there was the global financial crisis of 2008. Joel Baseley of London estate agency Rampton Baseley launched his business in the teeth of that downturn. He tells SLMan how he got over the bad timing and built a business that stands up against the big hitters and is one to be proud of.

Once the reserve of Michelin-starred restaurants, these days you’ll find truffle in everything from shop-bought soup to small-batch popcorn. From appreciating the different varieties, to using it in home cooking, here’s what you need to know about the one of the world’s most luxurious ingredients…

Despite many of us having returned to the office – even just on a flexible basis – we now face reverting to at least a month of #WFH. If you struggled to maintain productivity last time, here’s some advice on how to make working from home, work.

As founder of both the Chik’n and Chick ‘n’ Sours mini chains, Carl Clarke has built a reputation as an authority on cooking ethically reared chicken. The former DJ’s new book, The Whole Chicken, is not just an homage to the world's most-eaten meat, but also a demonstration of its versatility. From soy spatchcocked chicken to Asian-style fajitas, he shared three of his top recipes with SLMan…

This week’s US election was one of the biggest betting events in history, with hundreds of millions of pounds traded on the UK’s Betfair exchange alone. But is it possible to win long term? SLMan spoke to pro gambler Paul Krishnamurty, who proves you can make an income from your hobby...

Simon Cook and Charlie Lucas are the founders of Apex Rides, a dashing new British challenger to Peloton. They told SLMan how they’ve negotiated everything 2020 has thrown at them, why in-home fitness is here to stay, and what they’ve learnt about raising funding.

Lockdown aside, outside entertaining is looking like the best we’ll be able to do for a while. Investing in some decent outdoor heating therefore makes perfect sense. To choose the right option for your space, Lynsey Abbott from garden centre group Dobbies told SLMan what to look for…

How many of us can honestly say our careers come down to what we studied at university? In reality, the numbers are probably pretty small, and yet the perceptions around the value of a university education – and specifically how it relates to landing a job – appear to be set in stone. On a mission to change that is Euan Blair, founder of tech start-up WhiteHat, which aims to encourage more young people to pursue apprenticeships instead. Here, the son of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair tells us more.

You’d only be human if you were concerned about the effect Covid-19 is having on your life. With the most common issues including fears for the future, stress and anxiety, we caught up with four mental health experts to gather some tips for coping…

Spencer Matthews has cleaned up his act. The TV personality has turned entrepreneur and launched a fast-growing business based around his new lifestyle. He told SLMan all about CleanCo, how his new approach to life has been treating him – and why every man needs a tongue scraper.

When you’re trying to make ends meet, it’s all too tempting to think a credit card is the solution to your problems. But the experts will tell you owning and using one requires financial discipline and a decent dose of common sense – especially when it’s easy to be lured in by false claims and over-the-top promises. To help you separate the fact from the fiction, here are the main myths in need of a reality check…