37 h. ago British fashion brand WON’T issue refunds to thousands of shoppers after collapsing into administration

THOUSANDS of shoppers will miss out on receiving items and refunds for their orders when a fashion brand finally shuts up shop, the company's administrator has said. UK-based Huh. Ltd, went into administration in November and is set to let down almost 5,000 shoppers when it finally goes under. Owner Jack Lowe previously assured punters...

Economics

44 h. ago Giant carmaker shuts down factory as 3 models are put on ice after EV‑only strategy stalls

STELLANTIS has kicked 2026 off with a whimper amid reports that production at its Cassino plant in Italy has been paused. According to Italpassion, the two‑million‑square‑metre factory has been shut from January 2 to 16, extending a closure that began in mid‑December. The site, which primarily builds Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio models, as well...

Culture

3 d. ago British fashion giant is shutting ‘truly historic’ superstore TODAY – bringing end to 100

A BRITISH fashion giant is shutting its “truly historic” superstore, bringing the curtain down on a site with more than a century of history. Matalan has confirmed that today, January 3 is the final day of trading at its Cricklewood Broadway store, with shoppers urged to grab last-minute bargains before the doors close for good....

Culture

7 d. ago Popular British clothing store to close 32 stores in January 2026

The British fashion brand will be closing 32 of its stores in January 2026, as part of a restructuring plan following a £32.3million pre-tax loss.

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2 w. ago Signal all the way! Over 100 mobile masts upgraded to bring 4G to Britain's rural communities

Over 100 new mobile masts have been completed to bring 4G to Britain's rural communities. You can use our interactive map to see if your area will be getting an upgrade.

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2 w. ago US strikes two more alleged drug boats, bringing death toll to over 100

US military declares five alleged drug traffickers killed in Pacific OceanThe US military said it killed on Thursday five more alleged drug traffickers aboard two vessels in the Pacific Ocean, bringing the divisive campaign’s death toll to over 100.The Trump administration has carried out such strikes in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean since September but has provided no evidence that the boats are involved in drug trafficking, prompting debate about the operations’ legality. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Mia Khalifa dubbed 'our new monarch' as she becomes face of major British brand

Mia Khalifa made her name in the adult industry back in the 2010s. But, she's now dipping her toes into the fashion world after landing a campaign with a popular British brand

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3 w. ago Council moves to ban balaclavas after town inundated with anti

Darlington is set to become the next town to bring in a balaclava ban with £100 fines after 800 antisocial behaviour reports by yobs wearing the hood to get up to no good in

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3 w. ago Inside the Duchess of Edinburgh's dramatic style evolution: Sophie 'copied' Kate Middleton's iconic outfits to 'assert her new position' in the royal family, expert says

Royal watchers have compared Sophie's transformation to the well-documented fashion trajectory of Kate Middleton, who topped British Vogue's inaugural 'best dressed' list.

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3 w. ago Edward Enninful: ‘Britain feels less tolerant now than we were in the 90s’

The former British Vogue editor reflects on his early years in London, the importance of celebrating diversity and why he takes comfort in the younger generationWhen Edward Enninful was scouted on the tube travelling through London in 1988, it changed his life. The Ghanaian teenager, newly arrived in Britain, was drawn into the capital’s creative scene of the 90s – as a model, then stylist and, by 18, the fashion director of i-D magazine.“It was the height of the YBA [Young British Artists] movement – Jay Jopling, Tracey Emin. I met Kate [Moss] at a casting,” he recalls. “Then Naomi [Campbell] for a cover, and I knew we’d be great friends. We all hung out across disciplines. Friday rolled into Saturday into Sunday. I miss that rawness.” Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago 'Fashion renaissance': Royal designer tells PALACE CONFIDENTIAL how Zara Tindall has found her 'style DNA'

Zara Tindall has found her 'style DNA', according to a renowned British fashion designer.

Culture

3 w. ago 1 Granary: the influential platform holding the fashion establishment to account

Olya Kuryshchuk’s publication is a rare – and increasingly powerful – voice advocating for the people behind the scenes in an industry that loves a star. Its new awards celebrate the ‘teams who never get to walk a red carpet’At the Fashion awards – a lavish event at the Royal Albert Hall this month – Jonathan Anderson was named designer of the year for a third time for his work at his own namesake brand and Dior, Anok Yai was named model of the year and Delphine Arnault, the CEO of Dior and scion of fashion’s wealthiest family, gained a special recognition award for her work supporting new talent through the LVMH prize. Think of it as fashion paying tribute to its biggest stars.Since the night, there has been praise for the British Fashion Council’s new CEO Laura Weir but also criticism. The anonymous Instagram account boringnotcom, which often shares strong opinions on the industry, wrote: “As predicted, the same names got rotated and won the fashion awards how utterly boring.” Con...

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