Image caption The juxtaposition has been described as “grossly, grossly offensive” Marks & Spencer has said it won’t change a display suggesting women must have “fancy little knickers”, amid a feminist backlash. The retailer was blasted for its “vomit-inducing” shopfront in Nottingham, which included a menswear showcase of “outfits to impress”. M&S said its festive …
Image copyright Getty Images Facebook has appealed against a fine imposed on it by the UK’s data watchdog after the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The social network says that because the regulator found no evidence that UK users’ personal data had been shared inappropriately, the £500,000 penalty was unjustified. Last month, the watchdog said Facebook’s failure …
Image copyright Getty Images Another small energy supplier – Extra Energy – has ceased trading, the company has announced. It is the sixth energy supplier to go out of business since the start of the year. The company had attracted just 108,000 domestic customers and 21,000 business customers. However the regulator, Ofgem, assured customers affected …
A scheme to help the four million consumers with high levels of debt get their finances in order could be expanded across the UK. Anyone going for help to debt advice services will be able to apply for time off from repayments and interest whilst they work out a plan to fix their finances. It’s …
Image copyright Ikea Swedish furniture giant Ikea has said it may open large stores in city centres as it tries to adapt to changing shopping habits. UK boss Javier Quinones said the stores would be “inbetween” the size of its new smaller city format, currently in London, and its big out of town stores. “There …
Image copyright Dolce and Gabbana/Instagram Image caption Dolce and Gabbana’s #DGLovesChina campaign has been criticised Dolce & Gabbana has apologised for posts on its Instagram account written in response to its latest ad campaign. The Italian fashion house said its and co-founder Stefano Gabbana’s accounts were hacked and used to criticise Chinese people. “We have …
Image copyright WPA Pool Image caption Denise Coates was awarded a CBE in 2012 for services to the community and business The UK’s best-paid boss, co-founder of online gambling firm Bet365 Denise Coates, has just received another bumper pay rise. The firm’s accounts show compensation, for the firm’s “highest paid director” rising to £265m including …
Image copyright PA The number of children classed as having a gambling problem has quadrupled to more than 50,000 in just two years, a report has claimed. The Gambling Commission study suggests that 450,000 children aged 11 to 16 bet regularly, more than those who have taken drugs, smoked or drunk alcohol. Bets with friends, …
Image copyright Getty Images The government borrowed far more than analysts expected in October, the first figures to be published since Philip Hammond’s Budget last month show. The deficit rose to £8.8bn from £7.2bn last year, marking the biggest October for three years, and well above the £6.1bn forecast. The figures come after the chancellor …
Image copyright Getty Images Japanese authorities have extended the detention of Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn by 10 days, according to local media reports. It follows his arrest on Monday after Nissan made allegations of financial misconduct. Prosecutors had 48 hours after the arrest to press charges, release him or extend his custody. Nissan accused Mr …