UK Fast Fashion Boom: Billions Spent Despite Ethics
UK fast fashion sales soar to billions annually. Explore the psychology behind festive purchases and the controversy around Shein's Paris store opening. Read more.
UK fast fashion sales soar to billions annually. Explore the psychology behind festive purchases and the controversy around Shein's Paris store opening. Read more.
A Paris court orders Shein to implement strict age verification for adult products after banned items were found. Read the full ruling and implications for online marketplaces.
A Paris court has rejected a French government request to suspend the Shein platform after illegal items were found for sale. Read the latest on the fast-fashion giant's legal battle.
A Paris court orders Shein to implement age verification for adult products after childlike sex dolls were found. Fines of €10,000 per breach imposed. Read the latest.
Spain's Balearic Islands ruling party submits a parliamentary proposal to ban the burka and niqab, citing women's equality and following other European nations. Read the full story.
Apprentice star Luisa Zissman shares a hilarious holiday moment with her mother in the Maldives, as she prepares for a major family relocation from the UK to Dubai. Discover the reasons behind her move.
A Chinese factory is shut after a global outcry over sex dolls resembling children. Regulators and online giants like Shein and AliExpress face mounting pressure to act. Read the full investigation.
Chile joins France and China in banning smartphones from schools to boost learning and wellbeing. Education Minister hails 'cultural change'. Read the full story.
The Trump administration is reportedly considering extending its travel ban to 32 countries following a deadly shooting in Washington, D.C. Get the latest updates.
The Trump administration has halted all immigration from 19 countries and targeted Somali communities, escalating its hardline stance. Follow our live blog for the latest developments and analysis.
The Trump administration freezes all immigration applications from 19 nations, expanding travel bans. The move follows a deadly attack on National Guard members. Read the full story.
A man with a prior conviction faces court after French postal staff discovered a child-like sex doll in a parcel from Shein. The case fuels international calls for online retail bans.
Budapest's historic District VI will implement a full ban on tourist lets from 1 Jan 2026. The move aims to curb overtourism and restore affordable housing for residents. Discover the impact on UK travellers.
Australia's pioneering under-16s social media ban begins 10 Dec, but the govt admits it may take weeks to work fully. Lemon8 app will restrict users, with more platforms potentially added. Read the latest.
Australia's Communications Minister warns LinkedIn could lose its exemption from the under-16s social media ban if it becomes a haven for bullying. The ban starts December 10.
Discover the 19 Premier League stars walking a disciplinary tightrope, just one yellow card away from an automatic one-match ban. Stay informed on the suspension risks.
Two 15-year-olds, backed by a digital rights group, are seeking an urgent High Court injunction to block Australia's under-16s social media ban, arguing it violates political communication rights.
Australia will proceed with banning children under 16 from social media despite legal challenges. Discover how this world-first legislation could impact digital freedom and child protection.
Australia's eSafety Commissioner adds Twitch to its teen social media ban but excludes Pinterest. Find out which platforms are affected and the hefty fines for non-compliance.
Australia's eSafety Commissioner adds Twitch to its pioneering under-16 social media ban, with platforms facing fines up to A$49.5m. Discover the full list of affected apps.
Brazilian authorities threaten legal action if Kanye West performs his 'Heil Hitler' track in São Paulo. Enhanced police presence planned for November concert. Read the latest developments.
Australian policymakers are pushing to include popular gaming platform Roblox in proposed social media restrictions for under-16s, sparking debate about online safety versus digital freedom.
Edinburgh cabbies face strict new dress code prohibiting casual wear including jeans, tracksuits and trainers while on duty under controversial council regulations.
A Devon man has been convicted under the Customs and Excise Management Act for importing a child-like sex doll, marking a significant legal precedent in the UK's fight against child exploitation.
Shein's new Paris flagship store faced dramatic protests as demonstrators condemned the fast fashion giant's environmental and labour practices, leading to physical confrontations and ejections.
French parliament passes groundbreaking legislation to curb ultra-fast fashion, directly impacting Shein's planned Paris launch with new financial penalties and advertising restrictions.
French authorities suspend sales of AI-powered intimacy dolls at Shein's new Paris store amid fierce protests over ethical concerns and data privacy issues.
A man has been disqualified from owning animals for five years after RSPCA inspectors discovered severely neglected birds living in filthy conditions, leaving a veterinary professional in tears.
As ultra-fast fashion giants Shein and Temu dominate online shopping, Primark faces its biggest challenge yet. Discover how the high street favourite is fighting back against the digital disruptors.
Fast fashion giant Shein faces mounting criticism after children's sex dolls were discovered for sale on its platform, prompting urgent calls for regulatory action and better protection measures.