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

The best silicone-free primers

Silicones smooth and blur imperfections, but the way they peel and bobble under fingers drives me to distraction

Beauty and the beam: the future of LED therapy looks bright

It’s non-invasive and has been proven to work. But can LED therapy really be a miracle cure for everything from acne to tired skin? Rachel Cooke sees the light

10 of the best whisky distillery tours in Scotland

Dreaming of a dram? These distilleries offer an insight into one of the world’s great drinks, and are often in stunning locations, too

Sparkling Surrey: England’s first vineyard hotel

A champagne cork’s throw from Dorking – and 40 minutes from London – our wine critic toasts English plonk’s progress at a vineyard that feels like part of the local community

Plunge into a new pastime: 10 of the best creative breaks

From an art workshop in Tuscany and a sculpture course in Wales to crime writing in the Highlands, we pick our favourite learning retreats