Champagne producers try to regain fizz as weak pound dents UK sales
As sales slide thanks to Brexit uncertainty and inflation, the French industry is turning to even more exclusive vintages
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Autumn/winter 2017 collection brought strong showing in trousers and jackets, with hints of Instagramable playfulness
Cava producers take a pop at champagne with top-end classification
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UK home to 80% of top-earning European bankers
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