Fashion firms apologise for implying Taiwan and Hong Kong separate from China

Coach and Givenchy among brands criticised on Chinese social media as Hong Kong protests fan nationalism

How Many Types of Sofa Can You Name?

      If you’re asked to think of a sofa, chances are you’ll picture a kind of generic-looking seat with cushions and a comfy shape. But did you know there are over 20 different kinds of sofas – and that’s only the main styles? Many other variations of these main styles make up the … Read more

London is increasingly home to the top 1% by income, study finds

Highest earners in the country overwhelmingly middle-aged men living in the south-east

Can Online Casinos Ever Match the Thrills of Mega Resorts?

      When we talk of digital disruption, i.e. the idea of a traditional industry being upended by a new digital competitor, we often think of things like Netflix, Uber, Amazon and Airbnb. These companies have disrupted the old ways to become the de facto solution in our lives. Online casinos are also regarded … Read more

Are crystals the new blood diamonds?

Gwyneth loves them, Adele can’t sing without them and Kim Kardashian uses them to deal with stress. Many of us are lured by their beauty and promise of mystical powers, but are ‘healing’ crystals connecting us to the earth – or harming it?

The five 2019 Rolex Awards Laureates and their inspiring projects that will improve life on the planet

    Rolex, the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer based in Geneva, Switzerland, named the five 2019 Rolex Awards Laureates who will receive funding and other benefits for their inspiring projects that will bring a ray of hope for our planet. The Rolex Awards for Enterprise were established in 1976 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the … Read more