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Ethical sales triple over decade, says Co-operative Bank

As we approach the end of this decade it’s interesting to see that consumer spending on “ethical” products from Fairtrade food to eco-friendly travel has almost tripled in the past decade, a survey reveals today. The Co-operative Bank’s annual ethical … Continue reading

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rentAtoy this christmas…

Kids seem to have the attention span of fruit flies when it comes to toys. They fall in love with anything new, until the next new thing grabs their attention and affections. (When I was a lad we’d be happy … Continue reading

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Dame Anita Roddick (23.10.42 – 10.09.07)

  Seeing that Friday has come around again it’s time for me to introduce you to yet another one of my heroes, Dame Anita Roddick.   Dame Anita set up the first Body Shop in Brighton in 1976. She pioneered … Continue reading

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