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Campaigners “will fight runway plans in court” About 10 years ago

It has been reported that campaigners from the CPRE (The Campaign to Protect Rural England) will go to court to fight plans to expand runway capacity at either Heathrow or Gatwick.The CPRE has said it's always had "serious concerns" about the commission's work and successfully took the last Heathrow expansion...

Rat droppings and arsenic found in knockoff beauty products About 10 years ago

Police are warning about phoney beauty products after many such seized goods including make-up and perfume were found to contain rat droppings and human urine as well as arsenic, mercury and cyanide.It is estimated that at least £90 million is spent on fake goods each year, which are primarily bought...

JCB boss in favour of “Brexit” About 10 years ago

The boss of construction equipment company JCB, Lord Bamford, has said that he would be in favour of Britain exiting the European Union.Lord Bamford told BBC Midlands that, in his opinion, an exit would mean the UK could "negotiate as our country rather than being one of 28 nations"."We are...

Sunscreen lotions "failing protection tests" About 10 years ago

According to consumer organisation Which?, two of the UK's most popular sunscreen lotion brands do not give as much sun protection as they claim.It is advised that consumers do not buy the products labelled sun protection factor (SPF) 30. One of them is made by Boots and the other is...

SABMiller buys Meantime About 10 years ago

Drinks giant SABMiller has announced that it is entering the craft beer market by acquiring the Meantime Brewing Company. Craft beer is the fastest growing segment of the UK beer market. Meantime is a pioneer in British modern craft beer, giving SABMiller an entry point into the fastest-growing segment of the UK...

Avon shares yo-yo following mystery firm bid hoax About 10 years ago

Shares in cosmetics group Avon soared by 20% on the New York Stock exchange after spurious reports of an $8 billion takeover offer from a company that may not even exist. The offer is three times its market value. Avon confirmed that it had not received any offers and the...

Estée Lauder to launch pop-up in Piccadilly Circus About 10 years ago

Beauty brand Estée Lauder is to launch a new retail format in Piccadilly Circus Underground station.The new pop-up will open Friday May 15th and will showcase a range of The Estee Lauder Companies’ brands.The high-end cosmetics company launched Jo Malone London and MAC free-standing stores in St Pancras Station, London...

The Cambridge Satchel Company to open menswear store About 10 years ago

British brand The Cambridge Satchel Company has announced that it will be launching its first mens store in Seven Dials, London. The company, which was founded in 2008 with £600, will focus on its flagship satchels, backpacks and trunks.Julie Deane OBE, founder and CEO of The Cambridge Satchel Company, commented:...

TUI to drop Thomson and First Choice brands About 10 years ago

Travel giant TUI is to phase out the Thomson and First Choice holiday brands in order to migrate to a single brand across all its markets.The move follows the merger of the group’s London-based UK business with its German parent company, a move which made TUI the biggest travel operator...

Co-op woes are due to former management About 10 years ago

Past mismanagement is to blame for the problems at the Co-operative Group, according to chief executive Richard Pennycook.Mr Pennycook told BBC Radio 5 Live that the groups former management had “let down” the company, but that changes to its management structure and cost cutting would improve profitability and allow it...

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