How do you actually shop local in New York City?
Shopping local ensures a future for cultures and communities, says Caroline Weaver, creator of the Locavore Guide dig...
‘Adversarial clothing’: are garments designed to confuse facial recognition systems about to go mainstream?
Designers say that as well as offering a degree of protection from surveillance, their clothes make a powerful fashio...
‘Please don’t lose another pound!’: Ozempic is upending the wedding dress industry
The ubiquity of GLP-1s is wreaking new havoc on bridal designers who must scramble to accommodate rapid weight lossIn...
The scary rise of locksmith scams: ‘I was shut out with my baby – and charged £2,200 to get back in’
In the UK, these scams have become an epidemic, rising 147% between January and March, compared with the same time la...
Hide the teenagers and the toilet roll! Why does my estate agent want my house to look like nobody lives in it? | Zoe Williams
I’ve been asked to put away the dog bed – and even my shower gel. Surely prospective buyers should know that I’ll tak...
Struggling pub landlords given a lifeline by England’s World Cup heroes
One manager expects takings to treble during England’s semi-final with Argentina on Wednesday; while national sales a...
Readers reply: Why put solar panels on green space when we could put them over car parks?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of ...
‘A new consumer’: how weight-loss drugs are shaking up clothes shopping
As they slim down, UK and US users of GLP-1 jabs and pills are changing their spending habits – and their wardrobesTe...
Ryanair has axed its family seating policy – but kids’ fees still add up
The airfare for a baby on your lap could cost more than your own ticket. Here’s how airline charges and travel taxes ...
There are dangerous loopholes in the regulation of ebikes | Letters
Readers respond to an article about a woman who was hit by a child on a Lime bikeThe case of Jane Ouartsi is horrific...
Goodbye frump, hello TikTok: M&S to celebrate 100 years with London fashion week show
Reputation for frumpiness is over as M&S wins over younger audience with shows at Silverstone, Ibiza and now LFWT...
Big house, billions in the bank? For just £100,000, you could make it snow indoors
Forget swimming pools. If you really want to show you’re one of the ultra-rich, you need your own snow room. You can ...
The rapid rise of housefishing: are AI-enhanced property listings helpful – or sinister?
From repainted walls to imaginary lawns, estate agents say modified photos help buyers ‘visualise the potential of a ...
Big brewers ‘misleading drinkers’ over craft beer credentials, says Camra
Campaign group calls on watchdog to investigate sector amid claims of anti-competitive practices elbowing out indepen...
I visited seven themed bars in one week. Can ball pits and bingo save British nightlife?
While most hospitality venues are struggling, there has been an enormous rise in ‘competitive socialising’. But why? ...
Hospitality VAT cut: can it help the sector and at what cost to UK taxpayer?
Drop to 10% for pubs and eateries would be in line with most of Europe, but critics say it favours multinationalsBusi...
Brompton sells stakes to Decathlon and Chinese Labubu backer
British bike maker says cycling market is recovering from sales slump and investments will add new expertiseThe Frenc...
Lululemon apologises after Japanese drum row at Great Wall yoga event
Online uproar in China follows Canadian brand’s use of taiko drum at sponsored festival held to celebrate Chinese cul...
‘Have I been influenced, or is this actually me?’ How personal taste fell out of fashion
Our favourite music, clothes and books used to be markers of individuality – but the algorithm has made us all sheep....
Bran flakes could be classed as junk food under new healthy eating guidelines
UK government wants to update rules to include naturally occurring ‘free sugars’ when determining what is unhealthyBr...
Can Starmer’s late-night World Cup openings help Britain’s struggling pubs?
While venues could stay open until 2am, rising costs remain a far bigger concern for many landlords Picture the scene...
Hugo Boss shares jump as it says it will ‘thoroughly examine’ Frasers offer
Mike Ashley retail group made near-€2bn takeover bid for fashion house, in which it already has 26% stakeBusiness liv...
Weight-loss drug users save over £400 a year on grocery bills as take-up triples
New research suggests GLP-1 users are buying fewer snacks and treats such as crisps and chocolateBusiness live – late...