This human skin-like phone case is the most disgusting accessory I’ve ever seen – but it comes with an important message
As TechRadar’s Phones Editor, my desk is inundated with accessories from all manner of case…
Modella Capital buys Claire’s UK and Irish business
Published September 29, 2025 Claire’s does have a future in the UK and Ireland after it emerged on Monday that Hobbycraft owner Modella Capital will buy most of the business. Photo: Sandra Halliday The investment firm is taking on 156 Claire’s stores from administrator Interpath Advisory for an undisclosed sum, with around 1,000 jobs saved. But…
New GP online booking system ‘risks patient safety’, doctors warn
Getty Images There are concerns the new online system will not be able to differentiate between urgent and non-urgent requests The doctors union, the British Medical Association (BMA), has warned that potentially serious health problems could be missed by GPs, and lead to patients being harmed, when a new online booking system is launched across…
Nike prepares World Cup marketing play as investors eye turnaround
By Reuters Published September 29, 2025 Investors will focus on Nike‘s marketing plans for the coming year when the company reports its results on Tuesday, following several sluggish quarters in which rivals have stolen market share and high tariffs have impacted imported goods. Nike marketing in focus as World Cup and tariffs reshape outlook The…
Marissa Mayer Is Dissolving Her Sunshine Startup Lab
Sunshine, the consumer AI startup founded by former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer in 2018, has seen brighter days. The small startup is shutting down and its assets are being sold to a new entity incorporated by Mayer, called Dazzle, according to an email viewed by WIRED. Mayer sent the email to Sunshine shareholders on September…
Do collagen supplements work to reduce signs of skin ageing?
Ruth CleggHealth and wellbeing reporter Getty Images When it comes to collagen – how do you take yours? There are parties where people even drink shots of the anti-ageing supplement, often followed by a hefty tequila – though the latter is probably not recommended in the quest for youthful, peachy skin. Collagen is the most…
Staff photographed sleeping at ‘unsafe’ York eating disorder unit
Anna Collinson, Jo Adnitt & Hannah KarpelBBC News Investigations Supplied A worker photographed by a patient who said they were sleeping during a one-on-one observation Staff at a specialist eating disorder unit have been photographed sleeping when they should have been looking after patients who were at risk of harming themselves. There were multiple “unsafe”…
Dad’s frustration over Black Country stillbirths report delay
Joanne WrittleHealth correspondent, BBC West Midlands Family picture Thomas and Ewa Hender have two children, with the younger receiving the middle name Aubrey, in memory of his late brother A couple whose son was stillborn have criticised health bosses for taking a year and a half to release a report about stillbirth rates in the…
Campaigns aim to stop thousands of girls giving up on sport
Nicola GoodwinBBC Midlands Investigations BBC Sports groups in England are hoping to use the success of the England Women’s team to keep youngsters, like these in Worcester, playing their sport A million teenage girls are giving up sport because of deep-rooted negative attitudes – but could the England Women’s Rugby World Cup victory change that?…
A Look at the Potential Impact of the High Unemployment Hardship Exception to Medicaid Work Requirements
The Republican budget reconciliation package, signed into law on July 4th, will—for the first time—require some individuals enrolled in Medicaid to meet work requirements as a condition of eligibility. When implemented by January 2027 (or sooner at state option), adults enrolled through the Medicaid expansion and certain adults enrolled in Medicaid waiver programs in Wisconsin…
Harrods buying chief hails Louise Trotter’s Bottega Veneta debut as top Milan Fashion Week show
Published September 29, 2025 Louise Trotter’s debut at Bottega Veneta was the standout show at Milan Fashion Week. That’s according to Simon Longland, director of buying – fashion at Harrods. See fashion showBottega Veneta – Spring-Summer2026 – Womenswear – Italie – Milan – ©Launchmetrics/spotlight He said the “debut felt strong, assured, and already deeply in…
