The women in Britain are the unhappiest in Europe, and 14 years of Conservative party rule certainly hasn’t helped—in fact, the government’s policies have made our lives far worse. The impact of economic austerity has disproportionately fallen on women, while the rise of zero-hours contracts, which women are more likely to be on, has increased...
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20 British Brands You Should Really Get To Know, From Sister Jane To Omnes
We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. 1 Peachy Den Peachy Den Peachy Den was launched in 2019 by London-born Isabella Weatherby when she was fresh out of university. Fast forward four years and she’s found herself on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list thanks to the label’s global...
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The Vampire’s Wife Announces Closure After A Decade In Business
The Vampire’s Wife announced today that it would ‘cease trading with immediate effect’ after a decade in business. An official press release on May 21st detailed that ‘despite a period of positive growth and sales, the upheaval in the wholesale market has had dramatic implications for the brand.’ FIND OUT MORE ON ELLE COLLECTIVE The...
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Emily Ratajkowski Nails The Dress-And-Trainer Look In This White Mango Sundress
We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. Emily Ratajkowski out in New York City, May 2024 Jason Howard/Bauer-Griffin//Getty Images Ratajkowski was spotted out in New York City in one of summer’s hottest trends, the white dress, in May. The romantic midi length dress from Mango featured asymmetrical structures and...
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Fashion brand Esprit files for bankruptcy in Europe
The Hong Kong-listed group says seven of its businesses in Germany cannot pay their bills and it is “unviable financially to continue the business as it is currently structured in Germany”. ADVERTISEMENT Esprit has filed for insolvency “under self-administration” for seven of its subsidiaries in Düsseldorf, Germany. Esprit Holdings is present in more than 40 countries and...
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72 Of The Best Jewellery Brands For Those Who Want To Frost Themselves
We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. Kimai If you don’t know Kimai for their BCorp credentials, or the fact Meghan Markle regularly wears their designs, or the fact Dragon’s Den’s Steven Bartlett recently invested in the company, then you seriously need to read up. The female-founded company produces...
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UK police could get Ghostbusters-style backpack devices to halt ebike getaways
Police officers in Britain could be armed with Ghostbusters-style devices that fire electromagnetic rays to shut down the engines of ebikes being used in a crime. Gavin Stephens, chair of the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), said the weapon was in development and could be months away from being available, though it is expected to...
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The Duchess of Sussex brings California-chic to Nigeria for official tour
Fans of the Duchess of Sussex’s style have been deprived of a multiple-day “tour-drobe” since she and husband Prince Harry stopped being members of the senior working Royal Family in early 2020. Happily, though, the couple are now on a three-day visit to Nigeria, which, though not in an official capacity for either the UK...
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9 summer fashion trends we’ll all be wearing this season now that the sun is finally here
Spotted at: (L-R) Coperni, Victoria Beckham & Acne Studios – as well as at Valentino, Stella McCartney, Gabriel Hearst, Michael Kors, Prada, Dior, Christopher Esber, Ermanno Scervino & Christian Siriano. COPERNI SS24 Victor VIRGILE VICTORIA BECKHAM SS24 Peter White ACNE STUDIOS SS24 Victor VIRGILE 4. HIGH-RISE TROUSERS Low-slung waists have been all over trend reports...
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UK could use Iraq in Rwanda-style refugee processing scheme
The Conservative government seeks to reduce numbers of people arriving to the UK on small boats [file/GETTY] The UK government considered sending asylum seekers to Iraq in a programme like its Rwanda-scheme despite its own foreign office advising against travel there. Government documents seen by Sky News revealed that the government wanted to process asylum...
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LPU hosted 15 United Kingdom’s students under exchange Programme
PHAGWARA: Fifteen students from Staffordshire University in the United Kingdom recently concluded their participation in the month-long ‘Study India Programme (SIP)’ at Lovely Professional University (LPU). The exchange program successfully facilitated a rich cultural exchange between the UK and India, as it provided the visiting students with a unique opportunity to learn about the distinctive...
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Boohoo, H&M Lock Horns With UK Legislators Over ‘Fast Fashion’
Boohoo Group and H&M Group clinched the win for most unexpected double act this week when they were the only clothing purveyors to show up at a House of Commons evidence session about the sustainability of the U.K. fashion industry. Conservative Member of Parliament Philip Dunne, head of the cross-party Environmental Audit Committee, opened up...