INSPIRED by the world water-speed record-breaking exploits of Malcolm Campbell, the new collection of Rolls Royce convertibles showcase the craftsmanship and attention to detail that sets the company apart from all other companies in the luxury car market.

The chairman of BP predicted today that global economic conditions will remain difficult for some time but will eventually recover due to growth in China and the rest of Asia.

Like many residents of Cernobbio, a quiet northern Italian town, restaurant owner Holmes Sitta was unimpressed by rumours of a weekend wedding here of Hollywood glamour couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.