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

‘Have a one-night-stand with a dress’: the fashion rental revolution

Instead of buying a new dress for each event, join the sustainable fashion movement and hire your outfit instead

Most Billionaires Succeed Because of 3 Specific Traits According to New Research

      According to a recent study by PricewaterhouseCoopers and UBS, companies that are helmed by billionaires are almost twice as successful as those that aren’t. As a matter of fact, companies that were controlled by non-Billionaires had a 9.1% market return, versus 17.8% for those controlled by one. According to the same study, … Read more

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

World’s Best Digital Bank selected from nearly 300 banks globally

    On October 29th, Global Finance presented it’s 20th Annual World’s Best Digital Bank Awards at the Digital Banks and Innovators Awards Dinner at the Harvard Club of New York City. The overall winners for Global and Regional Corporate/Institutional Digital Banks and Consumer Digital Banks were revealed. Also announced were the overall Global sub-category … Read more

Treasured Ireland: a gourmet’s guide to the island’s best food spots

The island of Ireland’s lush green fields and beautiful coastline offer up abundant fresh produce – local cafes, restaurants and food stalls are doing justice to it all, says Aoife Carrigy