London has been named the Global Fashion Capital for second time in a row, thanks to Kate Middleton and London Olympics. New York, Barcelona, Paris and Madrid joined the UK capital to make the top five most stylish cities. From the Indian sub-continent, only Mumbai (at 38) and New Delhi (at 48) made it to the list. Read more
In the wake of high-profile cosmetic surgery disasters, UK’s Department of Health has put the cosmetic surgery industry under scrutiny to protect patients having cosmetic interventions. Read more
Which? consumer group’s study found that 29 out of 30 cereal bars from best-selling brands were high in sugar. One bar (Nutrigrain Elevensies) contained nearly four teaspoons’ worth of sugar (18g) -- more sugar than in a small 150ml can of cola (15.9g) and 20% of the recommended daily allowance. Read more
UK Indian entrepreneurs Alok Mathur and Melvin D’Souza are men with a mission – they want the Indian wine industry to make it big on the international stage, just like the Indian curry industry. Read more
Indian multinational firm Wipro said its Consumer Care division is acquiring the Yardley business in the UK and in Europe. It is also acquiring Woods of Windsor business, another UK heritage brand in the personal care segment. The financial terms of the deals were not disclosed. Read more
Italian fashion brand, Valentino Fashion House is going to be purchased by Mayhoola, the Qatari royal family investment group for €700m (approx. £550m), according to reports. Read more
Let’s face it – we just get four days of sunshine in London. Read more
