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Top of the fair trade fashion tree (Independent)
It has become commonplace for famous actresses to be associated with fashion labels, but when the Harry Potter star Emma Watson launches her own collection with People Tree this month, it will be something of a departure. |People Tree is an ethical business that promotes fair trade – indeed, the launch helps to kick off Fairtrade Fortnight on 22 February – and the fashion industry is widely seen ... (From Yahoo! on Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:11:07 GMT)Ethical shop to open during Fairtrade fortnight (Rutland & Stamford Mercury)
A FAIRTRADE shop will open its doors in Stamford on Monday, February 22. (From Yahoo! on Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:45:51 GMT)In focus (Channel 5)
Getting to the heart of it We've had some great star reporters on Five News including Frank Lampard, Thandie Newton, Alex James, Jolie Richardson and Helen Baxendale. (From Yahoo! on Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:20:42 GMT)RAF serviceman killed in German avalanche (Guardian Unlimited)
Serviceman killed when he and two colleagues were engulfed in an avalanche during military ski-training exercises in southern Germany An RAF serviceman was killed when he and two colleagues were engulfed in an avalanche during military ski-training exercises in southern Germany. The avalanche was triggered this afternoon at an altitude of 5,000 feet as they were skiing down the Riedbergerhorn ... (From Yahoo! on Sun, 07 Feb 2010 01:48:54 GMT)Seasons, satchels and subdued chic (Guardian Unlimited)
For a unique take on the world of fashion, sign up to the Guardian's fashion email and get all the latest news delivered straight to your inbox FASHION DILEMMA What's to look forward to in the world of fashion? It's February, it's cold, the recession is biting ... really a fashion-related email could start to ponder the futility of existence at this time of year. Fortunately there is, despite ... (From Yahoo! on Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:28:13 GMT)College backs Fairtrade with canteen and show (Bexhill Today)
FAIRTRADE campaigners visited Bexhill College to celebrate the use of their products by students and staff. (04/02/2010 12:26:32) (From Yahoo! on Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:15:40 GMT)OFT reopens probe into pub sector
The Office of Fair Trading reopens its investigation into so-called "beer ties" between pub companies and their tenant landlords. (From the BBC on Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:13:49 GMT)The anti-Fairtrade film - why it leaves a bitter taste (Mallenbaker.net)
It's been around for a while, but has been getting more prominence in recent weeks - an anti-Fairtrade film called The Bitter Taste of Tea. It's won awards for its incisive journalism, and it graphically shows how little Fairtrade helps tea growers on the ground. There's just one small problem. The premise is a lie. (From Yahoo! on Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:48:07 GMT)Small print put under microscope
Small print and jargon in contracts will be put under the microscope in a study by the Office of Fair Trading. (From the BBC on Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:34:02 GMT)February's practice News Day
Schools around the UK took part in a dress rehearsal for the UK-wide News Day. Find out how the day unfolded. (From the BBC on Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:36:04 GMT)Warning over unlicensed traders
Door-to-door traders are operating in the Isle of Man without a licence which allows them to do so, trading standards officers warn. (From the BBC on Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:46:19 GMT)Supermarkets face supplier rules
A new code of practice comes into force intended to help farmers and food companies do business with supermarkets. (From the BBC on Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:20:20 GMT)OFT seeks T-Mobile-Orange review
The Office of Fair Trading says it fears the planned merger between T-Mobile and Orange in the UK will harm competition. (From the BBC on Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:04:13 GMT)News Day story ideas
Ideas for news items which School Reporters can prepare before News Day. (From the BBC on Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:57:17 GMT)Cloetta unveils new Fairtrade chocolate bars (The New Statesman)
Swedish confectionery company Cloetta has introduced Cloetta good, a new chocolate bar. Cloetta good comes in four varieties and the company claims that it is made from certified Fairtrade chocolate. (From Yahoo! on Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:29:57 GMT)First London Fairtrade primary school in Hackney (My Tower Hamlets)
Jubilee Primary School in Stoke Newington has been awarded as the first Fairtrade primary school in London after a year’s hard work. The school had to meet five goals set out by the Fairtrade Foundation in order to gain the award. (From Yahoo! on Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:54:50 GMT)Get ready for the big Fairtrade swap in Bristol (This is Bristol)
Shoppers are being encouraged to get involved with Fairtrade Fortnight and swap their old clothes for Fairtrade versions. (From Yahoo! on Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:47:07 GMT)Ryanair profits on higher course
Budget airline Ryanair narrows its third-quarter losses and raises its full-year profit forecast, helped by a fall in fuel costs. (From the BBC on Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:49:56 GMT)'10% of Britons' fall for scams
The full extent of scams in Britain is revealed as thousands are warned they could be on a sucker list. (From the BBC on Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:32:00 GMT)New rules for sale and rent back
People who swap home ownership for a tenancy under a "sale and rent back" agreement will be guaranteed tenancies of at least five years under new rules. (From the BBC on Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:41:49 GMT)Top 10 consumer gripes revealed
Complaints about secondhand cars bought from independent traders top a list of the most common consumer gripes. (From the BBC on Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:01:21 GMT)Debt enforcement guidance issued
Draft guidance about the ability of borrowers to challenge their debts has been published by the Office of Fair Trading. (From the BBC on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:45:20 GMT)Ryanair charges fail to put off travellers
Ryanair's low prices are attracting ever more travellers, even though many customers may grumble about their experiences with the budget airline. (From the BBC on Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:25:07 GMT)Lustre fades for pawnbroker H&T
The UK's largest pawnbroker said it expects record profits this year but sees its shares decline by as much as 11% (From the BBC on Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:34:42 GMT)Probe into gold-buying companies
The Office of Fair Trading launches an investigation into companies that offer cash for gold jewellery by post. (From the BBC on Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:22:41 GMT)How did Quakers conquer the British sweet shop?
Cadbury, which has been sold to US firm Kraft, is one of several great British firms founded by Quakers. But how did they gain such a stranglehold on the chocolate industry and why were they so successful in business? (From the BBC on Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:54:46 GMT)Web genealogy firm profit boost
The growing market in online family history research brings healthy profits for one of the industry leaders. (From the BBC on Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:27:35 GMT)Will Santander challenge the big banks?
Will Santander bring back some competition to High Street banking? (From the BBC on Sun, 10 Jan 2010 16:42:15 GMT)Personal debts: your questions answered
Kevin Boon of the Consumer Credit Counselling Service answers your questions about dealing with your debts. (From the BBC on Sun, 10 Jan 2010 16:00:44 GMT)UK bus industry inquiry launched
The Office of Fair Trading refers the UK's local bus services to the Competition Commission over concerns about pricing. (From the BBC on Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:44:01 GMT)
