13 h. ago Iconic high street brand to be sold in £8 billion deal this week after closure of 300 stores

The beauty and healthcare giant could be sold to private equity firm Sycamore Partners as early as this week, according to reports

Economics

47 h. ago Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney unrecognisable as pop icon as fans say 'this is everything'

The Corrie star has shared the moment she transformed into a pop icon during one of her most famous roles

Politics

67 h. ago Iconic UK high street name could disappear as all 500 stores set to be sold

A 230-year-old high street chain is in talks to sell its 500 street stores, meaning it could relinquish the rights to its brand name

Events

3 d. ago ITV Coronation Street icon confirms 'death' in horror scenes

Coronation Street has released a chilling new teaser which appears to show David Platt hiring a hitman, as he declares he will be dead by the end of the day.

Events

4 d. ago Coronation Street icon confirms 'hours' to death in horror admission as second victim 'sealed'

David Platt hasn't been having the easiest of times since he became involved with gangster Harvey Gaskell

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7 d. ago Coronation Street icon's death 'sealed' as star lets slip true fate

Coronation Street's Julia Goulding has opened up about David Platt's upcoming scenes where he's bleeding to death after being hit by a car, admitting that Shona thinks "he's dead"

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9 d. ago Trump says Putin would accept European peacekeepers in Ukraine and twar could end ‘within weeks’ – live

US president says Zelenskyy may come to Washington to sign mineral deal this week or next; Russia open for economic cooperation with US, Putin envoy saysThe EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas earlier said that she would be travelling to the US tomorrow to meet with US secretary of state Marco Rubio, adding that what she called the “Russian narrative” is “strongly represented” in comments being made by the second Donald Trump administration.She told reporters “I think it’s good that we have as many interactions with the new administration in US as possible. I’m also travelling tomorrow to the US to meet Marco Rubio and others there to discuss these issues, because it’s extremely important.” Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Trump says Zelensky could visit ‘this week or next week’ to sign mineral deal

Trump has effectively shifted U.S. policy to favor Russia over Ukraine since taking office last month

Politics

1 week ago On the ground in the Cook Islands, controversial deal with China stirs debate

Some residents say the agreement has harmed relations with New Zealand while others welcome the economic benefits it may bringStanding under the shade of trees outside the Cook Islands parliament this week, Fe’ena Syme-Buchanan questioned a controversial deal signed with China that has sparked concern across the Pacific country.The photographer from Rarotonga feels mixed emotions about the agreement prime minister Mark Brown struck with Beijing last week, describing it as a “double-edged sword”. Continue reading...

Economics

1 week ago Coronation Street brings back huge character seven years on from their exit from ITV soap

Coronation Street is reportedly bringing back an icon after they departed seven years ago. They're expected to be on screens later this year

Politics

1 week ago ‘There’s a bit of a damp spirit’: London fashion week opens to hard truths

Running for just four days, and with its influencer coverage dwarfed by New York and Paris, LFW needs British soft power and its prized creatives to bring some buzzBeneath the glitter and sequins and extra-long false eyelashes, the bald truth at London fashion week is of an industry overshadowed by the luxury might of Europe and the US. Many designers have closed their doors, or cannot afford to splash out on a show. At just four days long, London fashion week has shrunk to half the duration of the Paris shows.Cash is in short supply, but ambition and creativity are not. At SS Daley, the Harry Styles-backed brand whose trench coats are now sold at John Lewis, the show opened with the sound of Big Ben, included “Stay Faithfull to Marianne” sweaters in tribute to the late British style icon, and closed with a general clamour for selfies with front row guest of honour, the Amandaland actor Lucy Punch. Actor Debi Mazar took the stage for jewellery brand Completedworks, playing a televis...

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2 w. ago Huge deal on Keskine hair removal gadget women are raving about for 'significant reduction in hair growth'

Keskine IPL hair removal handset offer saves shoppers £140 in moneysaving deal but only during February as women notice results in a week and it’s promoted as far cheaper than laser treatment at a clinic

Economics

2 w. ago Donald Trump is betraying Ukraine and killing the Brexit dream. His British cheerleaders need to be careful what they wish for: DAN HODGES

Not so much the art of the deal, as the art of the betrayal. Last week Donald Trump's newly appointed defence secretary Pete Hegseth landed in Europe to deliver a message from his boss.

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