The Chanel Camellia bags come in many of the most popular styles by the brand. The Camellia is a flower that includes many petals → Read More

Last month, I reviewed a pair of Dolce & Gabbana shoes with all-over (literally) crystal embellishment, and at the time, I expressed surprise that Christian Louboutin had yet to strass his signature red sole, particularly since his crystal shoes are so incredibly popular with his core fan base. At the time, I assumed that such a shoe would like show up in the next season or two, and it looks as though I was → Read More

Trade Unions have reacted angrily to proposals set to come into force that will limit the amount employment tribunals can pay out in unfair dismissal claims. The new rules have been condemned as “punishing” victims of ill-treatment at work.

The changes are due to come into effect this summer, alongside a statutory code of practice which will include an explanation of improper behaviour. → Read More

Barclays’ staff have been told to sign up to an ethical code of conduct or quit in the bank’s bid to repair its battered reputation.

New chief executive Antony Jenkins said in a memo sent to the bank’s 140,000 employees that performance would be judged on a set of ethical standards in the wake of its Libor-rigging scandal. → Read More

The destruction of up to 10 million burgers suspected of containing horse DNA is morally and ethically wrong, a charity has said.

Any meat fit for human consumption should be offered to consumers for free, the UK’s Food Ethics Council said. → Read More

The partner of the pilot killed in a London helicopter crash has paid tribute to a “remarkable man”.

Pete Barnes died on Wednesday after his helicopter spun out of control and crash-landed after clipping a crane on top of one of Europe’s tallest residential towers. → Read More

People who want to apply for a UK gun licence may have to get the written approval of their spouse or partner in an attempt to curb domestic violence.

In a letter published on Wednesday, home secretary, Theresa May, outlines proposals being considered to tighten firearm controls. → Read More

David Cameron’s long-awaited speech on Britain in Europe tomorrow will force him to make some hard choices that will affect the future of British influence on the continent. Will Britain aim to be a key player at the heart of the EU or a bit player on the margins? Will he show himself to be a slave to opinion polls and a sceptic press, or a statesman who knows his own mind and is prepared to argue the case for Britain’s continued place in Europe? → Read More

Call Clegg, the weekly opportunity to listen to the deputy PM talk about what he would do if Cameron let him make any decisions, threw up an interesting scenario this morning.

As a final question Clegg was asked which party leader he would pick to back him up “if your back was against the wall”. → Read More

Scotland Yard has launched an official investigation into historic claims of child abuse after an MP alleged that a “senior aide of a former prime minister” had links to a member of a paedophile ring.

The Metropolitan Police announced tonight that an inquiry, called Operation Fernbridge, was under way into allegations about child abuse in the early 1980s at the Elm Guest House, Rocks Lane, Barnes, London. → Read More