7 h. ago Spot the difference: parents warned that fake Labubu dolls could contain lead and pose choke risk

Australian consumer watchdog’s safety warning says counterfeit dolls – called Lafufus – can have wrong number of teeth and ears that are too wideFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDoes your Labubu have exactly nine teeth? Are its ears narrow? Or do its body parts – eyes, feet and hands – detach from its grimacing face?The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued a warning to fans of the it-dolls, stating that a burgeoning market of counterfeit Labubus could pose safety risks to young children.Counterfeit items could have small detachable parts like eyes, feet or hands.Lafufu’s could have poor stitching or use cheap fabrics.Authentic Labubus have exactly nine teeth. Fake items could have ears that are too wide.Counterfeits are often sold at much lower prices. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Spot the difference: parents warned that fake Labubu dolls could contain lead and pose choking risk

Australian consumer watchdog’s safety warning says counterfeit dolls – called Lafufus – can have wrong number of teeth and ears that are too wideFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDoes your Labubu have exactly nine teeth? Are its ears narrow? Or do its body parts – eyes, feet and hands – detach from its grimacing face?The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued a warning to fans of the it-dolls, stating that a burgeoning market of counterfeit Labubus could pose safety risks to young children.Counterfeit items could have small detachable parts like eyes, feet or hands.Lafufu’s could have poor stitching or use cheap fabrics.Authentic Labubus have exactly nine teeth. Fake items could have ears that are too wide.Counterfeits are often sold at much lower prices. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago From Aldi to Amazon and Asda, the mini blockbuster adverts battling to be Christmas No1 – so which is your favourite?

DOZENS of Christmas ads from the UK’s most famous brands are hitting our TV screens as the festive season nears. John Lewis’ highly-anticipated promo finally launched on Tuesday and many other retailers – from Sainsbury’s to M&S and Amazon – have also released their tinsel-tinged offerings. Here, we review 11 of the mini-blockbusters out so...

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18 h. ago There's no better time to buy garden furniture: Top retailers including John Lewis slash prices on sofas, dining sets and accessories in end

The clocks going back mean that summer is well and truly over - which is great news for those looking to buy outdoor goods, as many top brands are now offering top out of season deals.

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20 h. ago Marks & Spencer and John Lewis shoppers urged to check wallets for 1 key thing

Christmas will be here before we know it, and doing one quick check could help you save on the cost of presents.

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20 h. ago ‘I hate my boss is not a health condition’, says leader of sick pay review

Action to combat UK’s £85 billion sick leave bill urged by ex-John Lewis chief executive Sir Charlie Mayfield

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23 h. ago John Lewis singer shares how she kept her Christmas advert role secret

Alison Limerick, the singer who features in the John Lewis 2025 Christmas advert, has revealed that she didn’t tell her family about her role in the iconic festive staple.

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23 h. ago Sicknote Britain is costing more than £200bn a year as the country slides into an 'avoidable crisis'

A new report by former John Lewis boss Sir Charlie Mayfield lays bare the impact of the growing problem on taxpayers, the NHS and the wider economy.

Economics

23 h. ago Argos, Curry's and Morphy Richards launch Black Friday sales up to 50% off in the Oodie sale

Live updates with huge pre-Black Friday sales announced as John Lewis fires the starter pistol on the 2025 Festive season with the launch of its Christmas ad

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24 h. ago ‘A shot of adrenaline’: readers pass on 90s club classics to new generations

With the latest John Lewis Christmas ad sparking nostalgia, readers share which 90s hits are worth partying toIn the new John Lewis Christmas ad, a young son gifts his dad a vinyl copy of the track Where Love Lives by Alison Limerick, which transports the father to the dancefloor of his youth. Powerful stuff.Of course, that record wouldn’t be everyone’s choice, so we asked readers to tell us which 90s club tracks they would pass on to the next generation. Here are some of them. Continue reading...

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32 h. ago Major school changes as parents given chilling warning over child safety

Primary school children will be taught how to spot fake news, deal with money and about the climate crisis under a major shake-up of the school curriculum published today

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40 h. ago This Morning fans have A LOT of questions as star of new John Lewis Christmas ad appears on show

Jack Aldridge appeared on the This Morning sofa on Tuesday to discuss his involvement in the ad, which is a nostalgia trip back to the 90s.

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40 h. ago John Lewis 'dark' Christmas advert makes viewers ask 'have they lost the plot'

The John Lewis Christmas advert for 2025 has finally been released but it seems that not everyone is a fan of the department store's festive commercial this year

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40 h. ago John Lewis 2025 advert star drops huge bombshell as he admits 'they didn't tell me'

John Lewis released its 2025 Christmas advert on Tuesday, and fans were left in tears

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41 h. ago John Lewis Christmas advert star shares major revelation 'they didn't know'

John Lewis released its annual Christmas advert on Tuesday

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42 h. ago Lorraine Kelly says 'wasn't very Christmassy' as she calls out John Lewis ad on live TV

The ITV presenter addressed the annual advertising campaign that's a Chirstmas tradition for the department store

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42 h. ago John Lewis Christmas advert star Jack Aldridge confesses he kept role secret from his own family

The young star of John Lewis’s 2025 Christmas advert has revealed he did not tell his mother he was featuring in the retail giant’s festive offering.

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43 h. ago Breakout star of John Lewis advert didn't tell his mother he was going to be in it

Breakout star Jack Alldridge stars in this year's traditional tear-jerker as a doting son who, in an effort to show his love and affection for his old school raver dad, gifts him a vinyl record.

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43 h. ago John Lewis advert star drops huge family bombshell 'they didn't know'

John Lewis released its 2025 Christmas advert on Tuesday, much to the delight of fans

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43 h. ago Dads in peril: Which Paul Mescal film does the John Lewis ad rip off?

The new John Lewis advert is a sentimental look at masculine strictures, and has an unlikely inspiration

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