Figures from all sectors of society have paid tribute to “inspirational” Anita Roddick following her sudden death from a brain haemorrhage.

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.

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.