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Child sex traffickers are increasingly turning to Ireland as a gateway into Britain, a report claimed today.

IRELAND has one of the worst track records in the western world for combating sex trafficking of children, an international survey has found.

Body Shop said today that 150 UK jobs are at risk after the French-owned cosmetics retailer announced a restructuring drive.

Dame Anita Roddick died tonight after suffering a major brain haemorrhage, her family said tonight.

Body Shop bounced back today from criticism surrounding its recent takeover by cosmetics giant L’Oreal as it delivered strong summer sales figures.

Body Shop posted strong sales figures today as consumers remained loyal to the brand after its decision to sell the business to cosmetics giant L’Oreal.

The reputation of Body Shop is starting to suffer as a result of its sale to French cosmetics giant L'Oreal, it emerged today.

A landmark session for the London market ended with a tinge of disappointment today when the FTSE 100 Index closed below the 6,000 threshold.

Dame Anita Roddick today denied the sale of Body Shop to L’Oreal was a betrayal of its customers and the ethical principles of the business.

Investors were treated to a landmark session today as the FTSE 100 Index made surprise gains to smash through the 6,000 barrier.

Green campaigner and Body Shop founder Dame Anita Roddick was in line for a multi-million pound windfall today after agreeing to sell the cosmetics chain to L’Oreal.

Department stores chain House of Fraser was said today to be on the shopping list of private equity firm Apax Partners after revealing a bid approach last week.

Media giant Reuters and defence firm BAE Systems were the chief culprits behind a heavy fall by the FTSE 100 Index today.

The London market saw its recent gains trimmed today by a poor response to results from elite stocks such as media giant Reuters and British Gas owner Centrica.

Cosmetics specialist Body Shop warned on profits today after sales in the UK and United States came in lower than expected over Christmas.

Falling demand for precious metals sent mining stocks plummeting today as the Footsie slumped to its lowest level in six weeks.

The FTSE 100 Index was more than 50 points lower today after mining stocks dealt a hefty blow to the London market.

The trading revival at Body Shop International continued today after a 4% jump in sales and a forecast that annual profits would rise by at least 17%.

Scots comedian Billy Connolly has sold his home in Los Angeles and plans to live permanently in Britain, his wife revealed today.

The London market held its nerve today to secure its best finish since the summer of 2002.

Cosmetics specialist Body Shop today said it had continued to buck the gloom on the high street in Britain as it reported strong sales.

GlaxoSmithKline gave investors a dose of good news today as the drugs giant prevented the London market from closing in negative territory.

Cosmetics specialist Body Shop put the rest of the retail sector in the shade today after surprising investors with buoyant sales and profits figures.

Cosmetics retailer Body Shop today said a 5% hike in underlying sales in the UK over Christmas would help it beat expectations for annual profits.

The London market hit a two-and-a-half year high today as traders welcomed hints that interest rates will stay on hold.

Virgin founder Richard Branson is the most popular business leader in the UK, a survey revealed today.

Cosmetics retailer The Body Shop today said its Irish and UK business continued to provide cause for concern after first-quarter sales dipped 4%.

Reports of a mixed Christmas for retailers were borne out today by figures from some of the biggest names on the UK high street.

Beauty products retailer The Body Shop International Plc said on Thursday like-for-like sales over the Christmas trading period were 5% lower but margins rose due to less discounting.

Drugs-based companies propped up the FTSE 100 Index today as blue-chip shares finished slightly down at the end of an uncertain session.

London’s leading shares were back in the black today after swinging between positive and negative territory for much of an uncertain session.

HUNDREDS of Cypriots took the first chance in decades yesterday to cross a ceasefire line on their divided island under a Turkish Cypriot scheme denounced by Greek Cypriot officials as a ploy to avoid a real peace deal.

Retail stocks were once again to the fore today as continued fears over Iraq and the economy kept the bulk of investors on the sidelines.