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Gap’s Viral Denim Campaign Boosts Gen Z Sales and Brand Revival

Gap Inc. has experienced a resurgence in the apparel retail market thanks to its recent campaign, “Better in Denim.” Launched in summer 2025, the campaign featured the global music group Katseye, dancing to Kelis’s “Milkshake,” and received significant traction on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Gap CEO Richard Dickson reported that the campaign resulted in […]

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Devon gin maker fears further tax increase in Budget

Mick Skerratt, the owner of Exeter Gin, has expressed concern regarding potential increases in excise duty on spirits in the upcoming Budget. Following previous increases — over 10% by the Conservative government in August 2023 and an additional 3.65% by Labour in 2024 — Skerratt indicated that any further tax hikes would adversely affect his

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Pixel Airdropping to iPhones, Macs, and iPads works great

Google has announced that its Pixel 10 phones will now support AirDrop interoperability, enabling users to share files with Apple devices directly, without Apple’s involvement. This update reportedly started rolling out immediately, first for the Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL models. After receiving the update, users reported successful file transfers to various Apple

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Kerry singer’s Trafalgar Square duet goes viral on social media

Ger O’Hanlon, a singer/songwriter originally from Tralee, has gained significant attention following a street performance in Trafalgar Square, London. O’Hanlon collaborated with popular TikTok performer Luke Silva, who boasts over 2 million followers. During the event, Silva invited audience members to join him, leading to a rendition of Sam Smith’s song “Lay Me Down.” The

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Europe’s economy is geared towards a disappearing world, says ECB’s Lagarde | European Central Bank

Christine Lagarde, the president of the European Central Bank (ECB), has emphasized the need for reforms in the European Union (EU) to foster economic growth. She warned that the EU’s economy is becoming increasingly vulnerable due to its heavy reliance on international trade, particularly as key trading partners shift away from globalization. Lagarde specifically noted

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Bridgnorth barber to offer ‘pay what you can’ haircuts

MLR Adonis Barbers in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, is introducing a “pay what you can” haircut initiative in December to support those facing financial difficulties as Christmas approaches. Marcus Lewis-Roper, who opened the barbershop seven weeks ago, has scheduled extended hours on December 22, operating from 09:00 to 21:00 GMT for this service. Lewis-Roper noted that many

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UN climate summit drops mention of fossil fuels from draft deal

As the COP30 UN climate talks in Belém, Brazil progress to their final stages, discussions have diverged significantly from the topic of fossil fuels, which are recognized as the primary contributor to climate change. Notably, all references to fossil fuels have been omitted from the current draft agreement. Various nations, including Brazil and the UK,

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Russia says it’s not received ‘anything official’ from US on peace plan

Russia has indicated that it has not yet received an official peace plan from the U.S. following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s statement expressing readiness to collaborate with the Trump administration on proposals to resolve the ongoing conflict. The leaked U.S. plan reportedly includes provisions that Ukraine has previously dismissed, such as ceding control of parts

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UK government borrows more than expected in setback before budget | Government borrowing

Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, has been encouraged to utilize the upcoming budget to establish greater fiscal flexibility after recent reports indicated that UK government borrowing exceeded forecasts by nearly £10 billion for the year ending in October. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), borrowing stood at £17.4 billion for October,

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Wetherspoon to open first pub in Spain – offering garlic prawns and beer from 6am | JD Wetherspoon

Wetherspoon’s plans to open its first pub outside the UK and Ireland, located in Alicante airport, in January. This pub will operate daily from 6 a.m., targeting travelers awaiting their flights. The new location marks Wetherspoon’s debut in continental Europe, with intentions to expand further in the region. The airport pub, named Castell de Santa

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