Gavin Williamson brands National Education Union ‘No Education Union’ and will end ‘softly’ approach

Gavin Williamson has vowed to end the ‘softly, softly’ approach for dealing with teaching unions and get all children back in school by September.  The Education Secretary said he plans for all children to go back to school at the start of the next school year ‘come what may’. It was said Mr Williamson ‘got the knuckle … Read more

Accor, which owns hotel brands Novotel, Mecure and Ibis, announced measures to reopen in July 4

Hotel operators have revealed how they will reopen after lockdown with mini-bars and buffet breakfasts taken off the menu.   Some of the biggest chains have announced a raft of changes ahead of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s expected announcement that they can reopen on July 4. French company Accor, which owns brands including Novotel, Mercure, Ibis and … Read more

Accor, which owns hotel brands Novotel, Mecure and Ibis, announced measures to reopen in July 4

One of Britain’s biggest hotel operators has announced plans to reopen hundreds of its sites – but mini-bars and buffet breakfasts will be taken off the menu.   French company Accor, which owns brands including Novotel, Mercure, Ibis and Sofi tel, is aiming to reopen some of its 270 hotels from the start of July. It comes … Read more

Couture brands welcome back big-spending clientele – but force them to pour their own Evian

Just a few months ago, the pop of Champagne corks was a common sound on Sloane Street, a particularly opulent corner of Knightsbridge, as customers quaffed  a little bolly while browsing £2,000 handbags in designer stores. One global pandemic later, however, and there’s sobering news for the well-heeled shoppers who might be hoping it’s business-as-usual … Read more

Rebecca Judd’s activewear brand JAGGAD denies allegations it ripped off other brand’s designs

JAGGAD, the popular activewear label co-founded by Rebecca and Chris Judd, has denied claims it copied the designs of a high-end competitor. On Wednesday, Byron Bay-based sportswear brand Nagnata posted several side-by-side photos to Instagram, comparing its woven jumper designs to similar items from JAGGAD’s new Ridge Knit collection. ‘If this Australian brand is going to … Read more

Woman creates “Make My Size” campaign to call out brands who offer vanity sizing

A woman has gone viral on Instagram showing how brands are failing to provide real plus size items that fit.  Katie Sturino, from New York, has been calling out major retail brands including Zara and Club Monaco under #MakeMySize for making supposedly plus-size items that are too small to fit curvier bodies.  Sharing pictures of … Read more

Russell Brand’s cameo appearance on Neighbours is set to air soon

Welcome to Ramsay Street! Comedian Russell Brand’s special appearance on Neighbours with Jarrod ‘Toadfish’ Rebecchi is set to air soon By Alisha Buaya For Daily Mail Australia Published: 02:00 BST, 5 June 2020 | Updated: 02:07 BST, 5 June 2020 Russell Brand was in Australia earlier this year for his Recovery speaking tour and to … Read more

Nicola Peltz brands Brooklyn Beckham her ‘dream boy’ as he rustles up a HUGE stack of cookies

Nicola Peltz brands Brooklyn Beckham her ‘dream boy’ as he rustles up a HUGE stack of cookies while passing the time in lockdown By Ellie May Donohoe For Mailonline Published: 11:19 BST, 29 May 2020 | Updated: 11:20 BST, 29 May 2020 They have been isolating together in Los Angeles amid the coronavirus lockdown.  And … Read more

The brands with the best-rated dealer networks in the UK revealed

With car showrooms given the green light to open from 1 June, these are the brands with the best-rated dealer networks in the UK Prime Minister announced on Monday that car showrooms can open next month Owners have been rating dealers based on the services they provide Some 18,000 What Car? readers provided satisfaction ratings … Read more

Bill de Blasio brands ‘Central Park Karen’ racist for calling 911 on African-American bird watcher

A white woman dubbed ‘Central Park Karen’ has been fired from her senior position at a New York investment firm after a video showed her calling the cops on an African-American man who asked her to put a leash on her dog. Amy Cooper, 41, was terminated from her job as head of insurance investment … Read more