BMI is used by the NHS to assess whether people are a healthy weight and is calculated by dividing a person’s weight in kilograms by the square of their height in metres. For white people, a BMI of 25 or higher is classed as overweight, but for people from black or Asian backgrounds, this figure…
The French have a knack for coordinating color. In Paris it was more polished, but I even saw people abiding by this principle in the countryside with simple T-shirts and jeans. I noticed three color coordinating methods in particular: monochrome, matching accessories (a variation on sandwich dressing) and building the outfit around one color. I…
The government of Hong Kong is weighing additional incentives to attract more catastrophe bond issuers and investors, following its second annual insurance-linked securities (ILS) conference aimed at promoting the city as a global hub for alternative risk transfer, according to a recent article from South China Morning Post.“Hong Kong is the best investment hub for…
With the number of small businesses falling by 9% over the last five years – from a peak of 6 million in 2020 to 5.45 million in 2024 – the organisations are jointly calling for greater support for start-ups, and particularly businesses starting life as side-hustles. Research from Small Business Britain and eBay found that…
Please log in to ensure you can read our agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice. Or get in touch at support@businessoffashion.com if you experience difficulties. Last month, L52 Communications entered India with a six-member office in Mumbai, expansion plans for New Delhi and dedicated “India teams” at the company’s New York and London headquarters. The timing…
A recent thirst among investors for Chinese makers of fresh drinks – after a slew of share offerings including the blockbuster Hong Kong listing of Mixue Group – could mean that too much money is chasing the same growth story, according to S&P Global Ratings. “China’s demand for fresh-made drinks is growing fast as marketing,…
5. Add High Fibre Foods: Fibre slows down digestion and glucose absorption, which prevents sharp blood sugar spikes. Increase the intake of foods like legumes, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, to promote gut health and control diabetes. Image Source: Canva Source link
An urgent warning has been issued after two people died in a suspected synthetic opioid overdose following a night out over the weekend. A man, 28, and woman, 20, are thought to have taken Nitazenes, believed to be up to 500 times stronger than heroin, after partying at a south London nightclub during the Spring…
The Council of Fashion Designers of America and Vogue have revealed the 10 finalists of the 2025 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund. The 10 finalists are Ashlynn Park, Ashlyn; Julian Louie, Aubero; Bach Mai; Bernard James; Ashley Moubayed, Don’t Let Disco; Gabe Gordon and Timothy Gibbons, Gabe Gordon; Stephanie Suberville, Heirlome; Jamie Okuma; Meruert Planul-Tolegen, Meruert Tolegen,…
The number of incidents of drug use on London Underground has fallen for the first time in three years, figures show. The British Transport Police (BTP) recorded 470 incidents in 2024-25, down from 589 the previous year. The data, released by Transport for London (TfL) in response to a Freedom of Information request, recorded 63…