Indian-born billionaire who launched Boohoo from Manchester market stall

The Indian-born founder of fast-fashion company Boohoo grew his Manchester market stall into a £2.6billion business which is currently embroiled in allegations of ‘modern slavery and human trafficking’.  Before Boohoo shot onto the ever-growing fast fashion scene, its owner Mahmud Kamani, 55, sold handbags in traders’ stall.   He spotted the potential of internet sales and set … Read more

Boris Johnson ‘will tell the EU that Britain will choose a no-deal Brexit if trade talks stall’

Boris Johnson ‘will tell the EU that Britain will choose a no-deal Brexit if trade talks stall’ Threat comes despite WTO warning it could slow UK recovery from coronavirus  PM wants tariff-free access but insists the country can thrive under WTO terms  A series of talks will then be held at official level for five … Read more

Brexit trade talks stall as EU and UK blame each other for lack of progress

Brexit trade talks stalled today as the EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier warned the bloc will not ‘bargain away our values for the benefit of the British economy’.  The third round of negotiations has now concluded but the chances of a deal by the end of the year appear to be slipping after each side … Read more