The sun never sets on the British empire.” Variations on the phrase have been used for more than 200 years to describe the ...

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where the British Empire, which in a sense was at the height of its power and its ambition, its demand on the world’s resources was at its peak in the second half of the 19th century. And the impact ...

Topshop teases a high street comeback after years of online-only presence. With shifting market dynamics, can the iconic ...