Trade war: France hits back over US tariff threat on cheese and champagne – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as US proposes steep new tariffs on French food, drink, handbags and porcelain

A local’s guide to Treviso, Italy: 10 top tips

Criss-crossed with picturesque canals, this historic town also offers great art and eating – to a soundtrack of popping prosecco corks

Is carbon neutrality the silver bullet fashion has been hoping for?

The industry’s carbon footprint is under increasing scrutiny, but critics argue that offsetting lessens guilt rather than reducing harm

Queen follows fashion’s lead in going fur-free

Activists welcome Her Majesty’s move, in line with Prada and Gucci’s abandonment of fur – although she will still wear her existing fur items

Luxury player: why Bernard Arnault is making a blockbuster bid for Tiffany’s

France’s richest man has turned LVMH into a leviathan: this move will be the crowning glory of a calculating career

Selfridges opens secondhand clothing concession with Vestiaire Collective

The department store has launched its first permanent space dedicated to ‘pre-loved’ fashion as the luxury resale market continues to grow