Anti-cuts activists plan to block roads and hold street parties this weekend as part of a campaign to promote alternatives to austerity.
The 10 Best umbrellas
Monday 21 May 2012
It might seem pessimistic, but investing in a brolly for summer is a good idea – pick a bright one to lift your spirits...
The height of fashion: Chloe Green follows in her famous father's footsteps
Saturday 19 May 2012
Harriet Walker tries the new shoes designed by Topshop mogul's daughter
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Monday 07 May 2012
Keep a pair of well-priced shades on hand for those rare occasions when the sun peeks out from behind the clouds
Scenes of a graphic nature: Print and pattern go wild this spring
Saturday 07 April 2012
Styling: Sophie Kenningham
Cool of the wild: Flora and fauna prints are flourishing
Sunday 18 March 2012
From subtle florals to a touch of the tropics, the best way to spring into life this season is to welcome the natural world into your wardrobe.
Deborah Ross: The only words you'll ever need for the mum you really resent
Tuesday 13 March 2012
If you ask me: Any time I need you, Mum/I know that you'll be there/With much advice of the critical kind/And a remark about my hair
Ian Burrell: Ensuring the comedy revolution will be televised on BBC3
Monday 12 March 2012
Did you ever wonder what became of Heydon Prowse? He was the prankster who filmed the Conservative frontbencher Alan Duncan on the House of Commons terrace claiming at the time of the Westminster expenses scandal that MPs "have to live on rations and are treated like shit".
Can Topshop avoid a soaking in its ambitions over the pond?
Sunday 11 March 2012
Sir Philip Green is confident as he expands his Arcadia empire but many British firms have failed there before. James Thompson reports
His daughter in tow and not a toga in sight: is Sir Philip Green slowing down for his 60th?
Monday 27 February 2012
Retail tycoon's party plans are a far cry from his half century
Sir Philip Green vows to help fashion hopefuls
Friday 17 February 2012
Fashion tycoon Sir Philip Green has pledged to help more young people get ahead in the designing and manufacturing of clothes.
Topshop: A Decade Of Design
Monday 13 February 2012
When London Fashion Week starts on Friday, Topshop will celebrate 10 years backing its brightest young stars, says Rebecca Gonsalves
The Fashion Audit: Topshop, Valentines Day, and Jason Wu for Target
Monday 23 January 2012
What we love, we're not sure about, we're buying and can't wait for...
Shoes chain Barratts sheds 1,600 workers
Saturday 31 December 2011
The wave of redundancies sweeping Britain's stricken high streets gathered pace yesterday as 1,600 staff were laid off at the shoe shop chain Barratts and the toy retailer Hawkin's Bazaar collapsed, with the potential loss of 380 jobs.
Barratts collapse to cost 1,600 jobs
Friday 30 December 2011
Around 1,600 jobs are to go at shoe retailer Barratts Priceless after attempts to find a buyer for the concessions business failed, administrators said today.








