Rise of £5m-plus mortgage: low interest rates lure super-rich

Global elite take out £1.8bn in mortgages for London houses in year to end of September

‘Death of an icon’: the downfall of Barneys New York

What was once New York’s premier fashion store is entering its last days before closing – but luxury lives on elsewhere

The jackets that keep you both warm … and green

Fashion brands focus on their eco-credentials after warnings about polyester fabrics and unethically-sourced down

Saudi Aramco becomes most valuable listed company in history

Investor demand pushes oil giant’s market value to $1.9tn on first day of trade in Riyadh