Electric cars already cheaper to own and run than petrol or diesel – study

Exclusive: Pure electric cars cost less over four years than petrol or diesel cars in the UK, US and Japan, researchers say, but China is set to lead the market

Everything you wanted to know about bitcoin but were afraid to ask

The value of cryptocurrencies is rising fast. But is it sustainable? And how does it work, anyway? These questions, and many more, answered…

Feeling green: the brands bringing social consciousness into fashion

A group of established and emerging brands are pushing the boundaries on the British high street and beyond to create timeless pieces with accessible prices

Fine art to topple fine wine in 2017 luxury investment league

Rich investors burned in the financial crisis are back in the market for modern masterpieces, according to Knight Frank luxury investment index

Gucci confirms its offices were raided over suspected tax evasion

Fashion house follows Prada and Dolce & Gabbana in facing investigation as tax authorities seek to recover more than €1bn

Fortnum & Mason struggling to recruit staff after Brexit vote

Boss of luxury store blames fall in pound and rising anti-migrant rhetoric, saying staff shortage is most acute in restaurants