LFW Saturday: Patrick McDowell, Roksanda, Completedworks, The Ouze, and Lueder
Published September 21, 2025 In a busy 24 hours of London Fashion Week, two couture-worthy…
Patient ‘threatened’ by staff, Essex mental health inquiry told
Contributed Iris Scott, 73, was a patient at the Crystal Centre in Chelmsford A woman who took her own life while on a mental health ward had been threatened and bullied by staff, her family told a public inquiry. Iris Scott, 73, was a patient at the Crystal Centre in Chelmsford, run by the Essex…
Kering buys time for Gucci‘s revival with beauty unit sale
By Bloomberg Published October 21, 2025 Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But it’s not hard to see why Kering SA’s new chief executive officer, Luca de Meo, would want to sell the company’s embryonic beauty division, and why L’Oreal SA would pay €4 billion ($4.7 billion) for it. Inside a Gucci Beauty…
China scraps platinum tax break for state-owned giant
By Bloomberg Published October 21, 2025 China will phase out a long-standing platinum tax rebate for a state-owned giant, potentially opening up the market to new entrants. Platinum jewellery has increased in popularity in recent years – GJEPC – India- Facebook The government will from Nov. 1 start collecting value-added tax on sales of domestically…
France intensifies hunt for Louvre jewellery raiders
By AFP Published October 21, 2025 French police stepped up the hunt Tuesday for thieves who stole priceless royal jewels from the Louvre museum in a spectacular daylight robbery. The glass façade of the Louvre at night As the museum remained closed for a second day Monday, officials said 60 investigators were working on the…
‘Delighted’ Crowborough woman played clarinet in brain surgery
PA Media Denise Bacon experienced instant improvement in her finger movements A woman with Parkinson’s disease who played a clarinet while undergoing brain stimulation said she was “delighted” with how it went. Denise Bacon, 65, from Crowborough in East Sussex, experienced instant improvement in her finger movements as the electrical current was delivered to her…
Kurt Geiger has another strong year as sales and profit jump, US is key driver
Published October 21, 2025 Kurt Geiger has filed its accounts for the year to 1 February and they look impressive. The fast-growing premium footwear and accessories retailer has reported healthy increases almost across the board. Kurt Geiger To start with, turnover increased to £372.8 million from £338.9 million and gross profit was up to £203.1…
This simple neck measurement might reveal hidden heart risks
For decades, doctors have depended on indicators such as body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip ratio to gauge a person’s risk for chronic disease. But researchers are now turning their attention to a different, often-overlooked measurement: neck circumference. While a thick neck may suggest physical power, like that of athletes in contact sports, research indicates…
Scientists just found hidden life thriving beneath the Arctic ice
The rapid loss of sea ice in the Arctic Ocean is often seen as an environmental catastrophe. Yet researchers have found that the same melting process could help sustain life in unexpected ways. As the ice retreats, it creates conditions that encourage the growth of algae, the foundation of the Arctic’s marine food web. Algae…
Feeling stressed? Science finds a simple way to take back control
A tight work deadline, a clogged toilet, or a disagreement with a loved one can make an ordinary day feel overwhelming. When several of these small frustrations build up, stress can quickly escalate. But according to new research that includes scientists from Penn State, simply feeling more in control might help make those everyday challenges…
The trailblazer who made history as NASA’s first woman commander
Rebecca MorelleScience Editor and Alison FrancisSenior Science Journalist Tony Jolliffe/ BBC News From a very young age, Eileen Collins wanted to be an astronaut She’s the astronaut who smashed through the glass ceiling. And kept on going. Eileen Collins made history as the first woman to pilot and command a spacecraft – but despite her…
