Arts Council England wants to discuss ways to address regional bias in Gift Aid with the Treasury, the grantmaker’s chair has told MPs. Sir Nicholas Serota and ACE’s chief executive, Darren Henley, appeared before MPs on the Department for Culture, Media and Sport Committee yesterday. They were asked about the grantmaker’s response to the recent independent
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Underneath distinct branding and creative direction, fast fashion operates on a shared industrial model shaped by scale in production, speed to reach the virtual shopfloor and efficiency in global sourcing and distribution. High-volume production, compressed timelines and complex global supply chains underpin the sector, even as individual brands project differing identities. What appears as variation
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Capital One Financial reported noisy first-quarter earnings, resulting in a top and bottom-line miss. That shouldn’t take away from the transformation story that’s unfolding. Revenue in the first quarter ended March 31 increased 52% year over year to $15.23 billion, missing the $15.36 billion consensus estimate of analysts surveyed by LSEG. Adjusted earnings per share increased
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Sustainability has become a structural feature of luxury business strategy rather than a standalone communications strategy. Today’s heritage houses are now implementing programmes that address environmental impact across sourcing, production and distribution — with increasing focus on traceability, emissions reduction and circularity. From regenerative materials to ethical sourcing and climate-conscious operations, these actions demonstrate how
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Amazon GLP-1 treatment Source: Amazon Inc. Amazon is pushing deeper into the booming weight loss market, unveiling Tuesday a new program that aims to simplify access to popular GLP-1 treatments. The company said its primary care arm, Amazon One Medical, is launching a GLP-1 management program that integrates obesity treatment into routine care. The offering
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A United Airlines plane approaches the runway at Denver International Airport on March 23, 2026. Al Drago | Getty Images United Airlines slashed its 2026 earnings outlook Tuesday as it grapples with a surge in jet fuel prices due to the Iran war. United said it could earn between $7 and $11 a share on
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Rather than feel discouraged by the tech world’s disinterest in luxury, she decided to seize her company’s opportunity to target a massive, underserved market. The start-up builds custom tools for retailers, like customer-facing shopping assistants and back-end data optimizers, from the grocery store chain Sprouts to the multibrand retailers like Nordstrom. Looking ahead, Mostafazadeh is
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Broadway box office sagged a bit last week, possibly as the previous week’s Easter vacationers and spring-breakers returned home and a crowded, 40-show production slate with lots of newcomers competed with one another for attention. The winners among the recent arrivals, at least in terms of attendance relative to capacities? Proof, virtually selling out the
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Right-wing conspiracist Alex Jones went on a bare-chested, skin-obsessed rant following the revelation that The Onion will likely take control of his InfoWars brand. Jones appeared shirtless on livestream for a belabored metaphor about The Onion having “stolen the shirt off (his) back,” as the host said. “Just because you’re wearing my shirt don’t mean
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Choosing the right type of cologne is essential for finding your signature scent. This guide outlines the six primary cologne types—Parfum, Eau de Parfum, Eau de Toilette, Eau de Cologne, Eau Fraiche, and Perfume Oil—focusing on their fragrance concentrations and optimal uses. Understanding these distinctions helps in selecting a cologne that suits your style, budget,
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The claimant in a legal case that could have extended whistleblowing protections to charity trustees has quit as chair of a charity due to an alleged “hazardous legal environment”.  Nigel MacLennan stepped down from the classical music charity Playground Proms because continuing in his role would mean “endorsing a system that is dysfunctional and broken”,
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Anniversaries are always important for traditional watchmakers and there are two big ones this year. First, Rolex celebrates the 100th anniversary of the monumental Oyster Perpetual collection with three watches, the Oyster Perpetual 41, and the Oyster Perpetual 28 and 34. While the Oyster Perpetual 41 is the star, the lacquer dials of the green
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Kevin Warsh, former member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Courtesy: Hoover Institution Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh travels to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to convince lawmakers he can carry out a presidential push for lower interest rates while remaining free of political constraints in setting policy. In a much-anticipated hearing before the
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UnitedHealthcare sign is displayed at its office building in Minnetonka, Minnesota, U.S., Dec. 11, 2025. Tim Evans | Reuters UnitedHealth Group on Tuesday posted first-quarter earnings that topped estimates and hiked its 2026 profit outlook, as the company better manages high medical costs and streamlines its operations.  The nation’s largest private insurer said it expects
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Actress Zoe Saldaña recently won an Oscar, and also recently celebrated another huge accomplishment. Namely that Saldaña is the highest grossing actor of all time, thanks to her roles in the Avatar franchise and the MCU (both of which are streaming with a Disney+ subscription). She recently spoke about the possibility of someone else taking
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