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The Irish Sun
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Smart casual dress, perfect for beer garden' – Marks and Spencer fans go wild over new striped summer dress just €40
IRISH shoppers are set to go wild for a striped summer dress that's hit rails in Marks and Spencer - and it's perfect for summer events. The Linen Rich Striped Mini Shift Dress is available in 3 One shopper said it is the perfect piece for a beer garden Credit: M&S 3 The mini dress costs only €40 Credit: M&S This stunning dress is cut in a regular fit with a flattering shift silhouette that keeps you cool over the The timeless striped pattern adds a classic touch that works for both casual days and relaxed evenings. What's more, it also features a square neckline and neat shoulder straps that create a clean, modern finish. M&S chiefs said: 'This linen-rich mini dress is a versatile addition to your warm weather wardrobe. READ MORE IN FABULOUS 'It's designed in a regular fit, with a breezy shift silhouette and a timeless striped pattern. "The square neckline and shoulder straps create a sleek finish." The fabric is a breathable, made out of 55 percent linen and 45 percent viscose making it perfect for evenings out while Pair it with sandals or flats for an effortless seasonal look. Most read in The Irish Sun The dress has already been a big hit, so savvy People have taken to the review section to share their thoughts on this stunning dress. Shoppers run for summer's 'wow factor' denim jacket in M&S, it's set to go viral One person said: 'Nice summer dress, looking forward to wearing this.' Another commented: 'Really useful, smart casual dress which can be worn to beer garden, work with a blazer or general day wear.' A third added: 'This is a cute, loose fitting dress in linen material and will be great on holiday or on warmer, sunny days.' Shoppers are also running to M&S stores for a new viral denim jacket and it's ideal for the unpredictable Irish This fabulous new coat comes in as part of M&S's new summer collection with a range of items. For just €65, pair this jacket with a spotty midi dress and pointed toe flats for a classy look. Be daring with double denim and match this jacket with some low high cropped blue jeans and a kitten heel, tied together with cat eye glasses, for some seriously chic vibes. Other items released in the summer collection included tops, skirts and some more summery dresses. Spot the dots with the new Lyocell Rich Polka Dot maxi dress for €109. It's perfect for the upcoming wedding season and special occasions. Or keep it casual with the Sizes range from 6 - 24, giving everyone the chance to grab these must have pieces for your summer inspo. HISTORY OF MARKS & SPENCER WHEN Michael Marks, an immigrant from the north of England, was able to obtain a stall in Leeds' Kirkgate Market in 1884, M&S was born. He used the catchphrase "Don't ask the price, it's a 'penny'" to build his career after arriving with little money and minimal command of English. His little booth selling basic home goods was rapidly booming because of this simple idea and his diligent work. Michael teamed up with Dewhirst wholesalers' cashier Tom Spencer to help his expanding firm. This collaboration gave rise to "Marks & Spencer" and its initial Penny Bazaar locations, which helped the company take shape as we know it today. More than 15,000 purchases were made on the first day of trading. 3 The striped summer dress is set to fly off the shelves Credit: Getty
Telegraph
11-06-2025
- Business
- Telegraph
Reeves's review was a sobering experience for hard-pressed taxpayers
SIR – Listening to the Chancellor's long list of extra government spending pledges, I thought to myself: 'Some poor sods are going to have to pay for all this.' Then I realised that I shall be one of them. J Alan Smith Epping, Essex SIR – After the promises announced by Labour in the spending review, the alleged inherited £22 billion black hole looks like a drop in the ocean. Roger Gentry Weavering, Kent SIR – Labour is forever trotting out that its aim is to help 'working people', with policies designed to improve their quality of life. In the past, the phrase covered manual workers, such as miners and steelworkers, but those industries no longer exist. So who are modern-day working people? Arguably, everyone who works, but Labour's definition is probably much narrower: any workers who vote Labour. Sandy Pratt Storrington, West Sussex SIR – The Chancellor's ambitions have numbers and dates attached, but there is no evidence that she has carried out any logistical analysis. Building requires trained personnel, materials and space. Schools need qualified teachers. The health service needs experienced medics. Power plants and grids must have thriving industries to supply and maintain them. Merely allocating money does not fulfil the ambition. Michael Marks Leominster, Herefordshire SIR – Rachel Reeves clearly lacks confidence in her plans, as throughout the spending review she took shots at opposition parties, using their alleged failings to justify her decisions. She should let her proposals speak for themselves. Given the poor state of the economy and its dismal growth on her watch, it was striking that the Chancellor did not fully explain how she will pay for her commitments. She said about her policies: 'These are my choices. These are this Government's choices. These are the British people's choices.' I don't think this claim would stand up if a general election were held today. Peter Williman Chatteris, Cambridgeshire SIR – When the next general election comes along, the only thing opposition parties will have to do to relieve the present administration of its responsibilities is remind the electorate of the Chagos and winter fuel fiascos. These offer sufficient evidence of incompetence – though plenty more is likely to be provided over the next four years. John Firrell Litton Cheney, Dorset Covered faces SIR – Reform UK and Kemi Badenoch are right to trigger a debate rather than campaign for a ban on all face coverings, including the burka. Jack Straw, as a Cabinet minister in Tony Blair's government, did the same thing in 2006. Both Mr Straw and Mrs Badenoch have said that they were not comfortable speaking to people whose faces were covered, and expressions therefore obscured, in their constituency offices. Surely the same concerns apply to teachers and students, judges and witnesses in court, and to medical professionals and patients, where it is essential to see each other properly. This should not be an outright ban, nor confined to religious apparel. B Brodkin Edgware, Middlesex SIR – I write to plead for open faces for men, women and children on behalf of the millions who, to a greater or lesser degree, rely on reading faces to grasp people's communications. I cannot talk with anyone of any background who has even a partially closed-off face. That's not rudeness – it's a practicality. And there are many millions like me, as nature is remarkably casual with hearing. Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne (Con) London SW1 Why we need nuclear SIR – Ed Miliband, the Energy Secretary, and Labour deserve credit for deciding to build Sizewell C and invest in small modular reactors (report, June 10). We need these to provide clean, reliable energy and help us move away from fossil fuels, and to tackle climate change. More nuclear power will lead to well-paid jobs and greater energy security. Many environmentalists oppose nuclear power, but this is naive and unrealistic. Germany showed how closing nuclear plants and investing solely in renewables leads to burning more fossil fuels, as well as more expensive energy. Nuclear has high energy density and so requires less land and fewer materials. It is very good news that Labour stood up to the environmentalists, and, by investing in nuclear power, it is doing what is best for the country as well as the climate. Mark Dawes London E11 Space to remember SIR – Charles Moore (Notebook, June 10) writes about Holocaust Memorial Day and the risk of the concept being watered down. In January this year, I was surprised to see that this day was not printed on my calendar, so I emailed the company concerned to ask why. The reply stated that it wasn't able to include every important date, and this was partly so that there would be enough space in the boxes for customers to write in. Not only was another single entry printed for that date (Holiday, Australia), but room had also been found elsewhere in the calendar for Waitangi Day, Juneteenth and Presidents' Day. Priorities? Sue Thomas Monmouth Brotherly love SIR – My nephew, the second of my sister's three sons, sent his mother a card for Mother's Day (Letters, June 11) with the caption: 'If at first you don't succeed, try again. Love from your second son.' His older brother's reaction was not recorded. Prep school closures SIR – The announcement that two more private schools, in Putney and Kingston, are to close (report, June 7) following the Government's imposition of VAT on fees must be hugely upsetting for the children and parents involved. There are also 11,000 fewer pupils in private schools compared with a year ago. It has become obvious just how unpleasant this policy is. It highlights how the Left simply does not understand ambition, or parents' desire to do the best for their children. Which is the 'nasty party' now? Richard Allison Edinburgh Exasperating NHS SIR – I received an envelope from the NHS containing two sheets of paper. One said: 'This envelope contains a letter.' The other had details of an important appointment. It also told me that, if I needed to change the appointment, I would have to telephone the number provided, or I would be deleted from the list. But there was no number. About 20 minutes later, on my fourth try, I got to speak to a person. He didn't know that the number was not on the letter. Roger Hart Sheffield, South Yorkshire SIR – I am a blood donor (Features, June 7). We used to be able to book our next session on the same day we gave blood. Now we have to do it later online. It was so easy before. This is probably why donors don't always rebook and donations are wider apart. George Martin Warmington, Northamptonshire Lunch with Freddie SIR – I read Simon Heffer's article about his friend Freddie Forsyth (Features, June 11) with some sadness. In the early 1980s I was working in Hong Kong in Sutherland House, opposite the Hong Kong Club. One day I returned from lunch and, entering the lift to the 10th floor, I recognised Freddie, who was obviously going to the Foreign Correspondents' Club on the 11th floor. I had often been jealous of its members, as they invariably staggered out in the late afternoon, after a boozy lunch with colleagues, just as I was leaving the office. Each time I read his letters to The Telegraph, I found myself agreeing with his views. I would have given anything to have had lunch with him and put the world to rights. Neville Dickinson Morpeth, Northumberland Keeping churchyards trim – with a little help SIR – Grass and weeds in churchyards need controlling, but what is the best way of doing this? Strimmers and motorised mowers require energy and produce unattractive heaps of cut grass, and strimmers can damage gravestones. In theory, the parson can use the grass for hay-making, but that is probably uneconomic. Goats and sheep (Letters, June 11) require fenced churchyards, which must be properly managed. Helpfully, they consume wreaths and cut flowers, which have a finite life and need removing before they become unsightly. Grazing at regular and stated times is ideal. David J Critchley Buckingham The fundamental flaw in ID card proposals SIR – Robin Nonhebel (Letters, June 10) believes that identity cards should be introduced to help curb illegal immigration and abuse of the benefits system. However, for an ID card scheme to be appealing, voters would have to trust the state. Along with millions of others, I don't. Anyhow, I have an ID card already – it's called a passport or driving licence. William Rusbridge Tregony, Cornwall SIR– Robin Nonhebel is quite correct. You have to ask why migrants want to come to the UK, bypassing Germany, France and other European countries. Could it be because those countries have national ID cards? These let holders use government services, and are required to obtain work and access healthcare and other state benefits. ID cards would improve government efficiency, removing the need for multiple other forms of identification. Yet we think we know best, and so the debate continues ad infinitum. R Jones Northwood, Middlesex SIR – An ID card scheme would surely offer an opportunity for people-traffickers to enhance their income further by selling forged cards. Carole Doggett Milford, Hampshire SIR – The idea of having to prove yourself to the state day in, day out is objectionable. Why should I – a private citizen – have to verify who I am to a policeman, when the policeman should rightly show his warrant card to me? Letters to the Editor We accept letters by email and post. Please include name, address, work and home telephone numbers. ADDRESS: 111 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 0DT EMAIL: dtletters@ FOLLOW: Telegraph Letters @LettersDesk
The Irish Sun
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Feels very elegant' cries Marks & Spencer fans over ‘flattering' summer dress – and it comes in two colours
IRISH shoppers are going wild for an 'elegant' midaxi dress in Marks and Spencer - and it boasts a 'flattering' fit. The Pure Cotton Halter Neck Midaxi Beach Dress has hit the shelves in stores across the country and is also available online. 4 A must-have summer dress has arrived in M&S 4 It's available in two colours The striking M&S designers said the dress is ideal for hot weather. They said: 'This pure cotton midaxi dress is a stylish choice for beach days. It's designed in a regular fit with a feminine halterneck that ties at the back. 'A cut-out on the bodice adds a flirty feel to the piece. M&S Collection: easy-to-wear wardrobe staples that combine classic and contemporary READ MORE ON FASHION Shoppers can choose from a hot tomato red or a classic black. Retailing at €54, the dress ranges in sizes 6 to 18. Size 6 and 8 are sold out in red and size 8 is sold out in black. MOST READ IN THE IRISH SUN The retailer styled the dress with flat sandals and a straw bucket bag. Shoppers took to the reviews to rate the summer dress. Shoppers run for summer's 'wow factor' denim jacket in M&S, it's set to go viral One person said: 'Love this dress, it looks so good on, enough style and fantastic look.' Another said: 'Beautiful and flattering, bought in red too. 'True to size. 5f 2 bought the 12. Not just to wear on the beach, I'd wear out on holiday in the evening too.' One fan shared: 'Beautiful dress. Fits to true size, can't wait for the warmer weather to come.' Another said: 'Absolutely gorgeous, so flattering but so comfortable too! Cant wait to wear this abroad.' While another added: 'Love the fit. Feels very elegant. Light cotton material perfect for summer days and nights.' Meanwhile, shoppers are in a frenzy over new wide leg The Colour Block Wide Leg Trousers have landed in stores across the country and are also available online. The wide-leg trousers have a thick stripe down the side and a small slit on the leg. Dunnes Stores chiefs said the pants have an elasticated waist for comfort. They said: 'These wide-leg trousers are designed for everyday wear. 4 Shoppers said the dress is 'absolutely gorgeous' 4 It's available online and in stores Credit: Getty HISTORY OF MARKS & SPENCER WHEN Michael Marks, an immigrant from the north of England, was able to obtain a stall in Leeds' Kirkgate Market in 1884, M&S was born. He used the catchphrase "Don't ask the price, it's a 'penny'" to build his career after arriving with little money and minimal command of English. His little booth selling basic home goods was rapidly booming because of this simple idea and his diligent work. Michael teamed up with Dewhirst wholesalers' cashier Tom Spencer to help his expanding firm. This collaboration gave rise to "Marks & Spencer" and its initial Penny Bazaar locations, which helped the company take shape as we know it today. More than 15,000 purchases were made on the first day of trading.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Stop Funding Hate campaign group accused of amplifying ‘anti-Semites'
Left-wing activists who have been given money by a taxpayer-funded charity have been accused of amplifying anti-Semitic messages on social media. Followers of Stop Funding Hate, which runs campaigns against the Right-wing media, have used its Facebook page to post slurs about Marks & Spencer (M&S) supporting 'Nazis' and 'genocide'. Stop Funding Hate claims to challenge 'all forms of discrimination without exception', but MPs say it has failed to act when Jewish people are the target of hatred on its own social media account. The group has been targeting Marks & Spencer for advertising on GB News. Comments from third parties that have appeared on Stop Funding Hate's Facebook page in recent months have included 'M&S support Nazis', 'M&S are a company run by misogynistic fascists' and 'I refuse to shop at M&S because I object to my hard-earned money being used to support fascists'. Marks & Spencer, founded by Michael Marks, a Jewish immigrant, has been a favourite target of anti-Israel protesters, who object to the brand selling Israeli-sourced goods. Stop Funding Hate is encouraging people to sign a petition calling on M&S to stop advertising on GB News's radio station, which has been supported by people who have in the past used remarks such as 'Jew vermin' and other anti-Semitic hatred. Stop Funding Hate is run by Richard Wilson, a Jeremy Corbyn supporter who aims to 'defund' Right-leaning media outlets by running social media campaigns against companies that advertise with them. The campaign group has received £100,000 from a foundation that receives grants from the taxpayer, The Telegraph reported in January. It regularly retweets posts on X from people who say they are backing the anti-M&S petition. Some of those signatories of the petition have in the past posted vile anti-Semitic slurs. One of them has in the past described Israelis as 'Jew vermin' and said 'Israel is a Jewish terrorist state'. Another person whose support for the M&S petition was shared by Stop Funding Hate has previously said that 'Zionists are blood-hungry pigs', while others have described Israelis as Nazis and accused them of genocide. Another anti-Semitic slur post by someone whose support for the M&S petition has been retweeted by Stop Funding Hate says 'Jews run the world'. Having joined the UK commemoration of Holocaust Memorial Day, Stop Funding Hate stated: 'It's shocking that 75 years on, anti-Semitism is so widespread on social media. It's vital that we stand together in calling for more action.' Jack Rankin, the Conservative MP for Windsor, said: 'Stop Funding Hate state that 'it's vital to speak out and oppose all forms of identity-based hate within our public discourse' while they themselves repeatedly platform and amplify vile anti-Semitic accounts across their own channels.' Mr Windsor, who has worked with the Hostages and Missing Families Forum to ensure the safe return of Israeli hostages of the Oct 7 attacks, added: 'The organisation's supposed raison d'etre is to censor. They pore over news channels and social media accounts hourly, yet when Jews are the target, they can't even deal with the hate espoused by their own supporters.' Richard Wilson, director of Stop Funding Hate, said: 'Stop Funding Hate has a proud record of opposing all forms of hate, including anti-Semitism. 'Most recently, we have been challenging GB News over its posting of a video on YouTube which aired dangerous anti-Semitic rhetoric, and we've been encouraging brands to exclude their advertising from the GB News YouTube channel in response to this. 'Stop Funding Hate would never knowingly amplify a social media account that was being used to spread hateful or otherwise problematic content. 'We will always take action to remove problematic comments posted on our Facebook page when we become aware of them. 'As with any organisation that has thousands of online interactions every year, there will sometimes be instances where an issue comes to light that we were previously unaware of.' Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Telegraph
22-03-2025
- Business
- Telegraph
Stop Funding Hate campaign group accused of amplifying ‘anti-Semites'
Left-wing activists who have been given money by a taxpayer-funded charity have been accused of amplifying anti-Semitic messages on social media. Followers of Stop Funding Hate, which runs campaigns against the Right-wing media, have used its Facebook page to post slurs about Marks & Spencer (M&S) supporting 'Nazis' and 'genocide'. Stop Funding Hate claims to challenge 'all forms of discrimination without exception', but MPs say it has failed to act when Jewish people are the target of hatred on its own social media account. The group has been targeting Marks & Spencer for advertising on GB News. Comments from third parties that have appeared on Stop Funding Hate's Facebook page in recent months have included 'M&S support Nazis', 'M&S are a company run by misogynistic fascists' and 'I refuse to shop at M&S because I object to my hard-earned money being used to support fascists'. Marks & Spencer, founded by Michael Marks, a Jewish immigrant, has been a favourite target of anti-Israel protesters, who object to the brand selling Israeli-sourced goods. Anti-Semitic slurs Stop Funding Hate is encouraging people to sign a petition calling on M&S to stop advertising on GB News's radio station, which has been supported by people who have in the past used remarks such as 'Jew vermin' and other anti-Semitic hatred. Stop Funding Hate is run by Richard Wilson, a Jeremy Corbyn supporter who aims to 'defund' Right-leaning media outlets by running social media campaigns against companies that advertise with them. The campaign group has received £100,000 from a foundation that receives grants from the taxpayer, The Telegraph reported in January. It regularly retweets posts on X from people who say they are backing the anti-M&S petition. Some of those signatories of the petition have in the past posted vile anti-Semitic slurs. One of them has in the past described Israelis as 'Jew vermin' and said 'Israel is a Jewish terrorist state'.
